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Form of workAbout YRKI
Yarra Ranges Kindergartens Inc. (YRK) is a not-for-profit, community run Early Years Manager focused on providing stimulating, high quality, affordable and viable educational programs that integrate children with varying needs and abilities. YRK has a commitment to excellence and innovation in Early Childhood education.
About the role
We are seeking passionate Early Learning Teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader to join our team.
- Location: Upwey
- The hours include 2 sessions per week, 10 hours contact time + 5 hours non-contact time.
- Total of 15 hours per week.
- Working on Thursday and Friday
- Award: VECTEA
About the Role
- Location: Joy Avenue, Mount Evelyn
- The hours include 2 sessions per week, 15 hours contact time + 8.5 hours non-contact time.
- Total of 23.5 hours per week.
- Working on Monday and Thursday
- Award: VECTEA
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- The teacher will provide leadership while working as a member of a cooperative team.
- Develop a high-quality educational program in consultation with families, children, Educators.
- Key functions include the development of a high-quality developmentally appropriate, educational program for children with a commitment to the active involvement of families and the local community.
- The program is to be developed in consultation with YRKI and the parents of the children attending.
- The Early Childhood teacher will ensure that the kindergarten meets the DET Victorian Kindergarten Policy, Procedures, and Funding Criteria requirements, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, VEYLDF (Victoria Early Years Learning and Development Framework)and the policies and procedures of YRK.
- Work in accordance with the standards outlined in the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics, the Victorian Institute (VIT) Code of conduct and YRKI's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
- Qualifications suitable for an Early Childhood Teacher under the Education and Care Services National Law. Education and Care Services National Regulations and the DET Kindergarten Funding Guide
- Be registered as an Early Childhood Teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and continue to renew/maintain the registration during the course of employment
- Hold a current
- approved first aid qualification,
- approved anaphylaxis management qualification and
- approved emergency asthma management qualification[MP1]
- Mandatory reporting – DFFH Service Providers
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
- We are committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and have zero tolerance of child abuse. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about a child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities.
- We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
How to apply?
YRK encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this position or for further information, email your resume and cover letter to **@yrkinders.com
Applications from agency or overseas applicants will not be accepted
