Early Childhood Teacher - Hume (Vic 3048) - Sessional Kindergarten

We are seeking to employ an experienced and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to deliver a 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten program to our Sessional kindergarten in the Hume region (Vic 3048).

About Northern Schools Early Years Cluster 

The Northern Schools Early Years Cluster (NSEYC) is an Years Management group that supports 16 Early Childhood services, 14 of which are co-located on school sites. We are proud to have been awardedin two categories in the 2023 Department of Education’s Victorian Early Years Awards.The Ministers award for our Continuity of Early Learning recognised theNSEYC Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) model that supports collaboration between Early Childhood services and primary schools at every level and provides continuity of learning for children and families as they transition from kindergarten to school. The second award, Improving Access and Participation in Early Learning, recognized NSEYC's commitment to improving access and participation for disadvantaged families and children by fast-tracking 15 hours of funded 3-year-old kindergarten. We provide 15 hours of funded kindergarten at all of our services for 3 and 4-year-olds.  Our purpose is to “Love a Life of Learning and Living,” and we aim to set the highest standard of early years education in partnership with local schools and the community. We are committed to maximising outcomes for children in the early years, encouraging opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s early education and promoting professional career support, development and well-being for our educators.  

The Opportunity

We are seeking to employ an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who will implement a high-quality kindergarten program in our Sessional kindergarten. This is an opportunity to be part of an integrated Kindergarten to Grade 6 Model with a passionate team that is committed to supporting the best outcomes for the children and families in our diverse communities. 

The position is for 22.5 hours spread over 3 days per week during the school terms. 

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Extensive knowledge of child development and capabilities in planning, implementing and evaluating a quality Early Childhood education program.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, current reforms and trends in Early Childhood education and care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and development.
• A commitment to inclusion and equity and cultural competency.

The Northern Schools Early Years Cluster is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About you:

You will have considerable experience in pedagogy, a strong understanding of the practice principles of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Standards. Our teams work alongside allied health professionals, including speech pathologists, psychologists, schools and community to deliver positive outcomes for children and families. We are seeking applicants who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of children, have a passion and commitment to child safety, cultural competency and pedagogy, want to work in partnership with the schools, community and with a supportive Early Years Management team. If this sounds like you, please apply.  

Job benefits and perks

• Generous remuneration awarded in accordance the VECTEA
• Ongoing professional learning, coaching and mentoring
• A positive culture where our employees rate the NSEYC as a great place to work and is a workplace of preference.
• Positive, diverse and committed team.
• Integrated service delivery model Kindergarten to Grade 6 model, working alongside allied health professionals including speech pathologists, psychologists and family support workers, schools and community.
• The NSEYC reputation is recognised both locally and nationally within the Early Childhood industry as an educational model and standard for the future.
• We value trust, respect, relationships and curiosity and through these we all learn.

To apply for this position, click on the “Apply Now” button on Seek or alternatively email your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to Gaganpreet Sandhu, People and Culture Manager at *********@nseyc.org.au.  

For further information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call (03) 9306 1***.