- We are seeking an enthusiastic educator to join Orana Kindergarten located in Clyde North.
- 12.5 hours per week.
- Be paid for school holidays under the VECTEA 46/52 model and maintain your work-life balance.
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you're a passionate educator looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity
Your new role
A great opportunity to nurture your career while working to the Kids First Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model!
- Support the Early Childhood Teacher to innovate, develop and implement the educational program.
- Work in partnership with children, families and the community.
- Encourage the development of self-esteem and promotion of self-expression, creativity, security, independence, happiness, and the opportunity to achieve.
- Access ongoing professional development focused on relational pedagogy and trauma informed practice
About you
- Diploma of Children's services or equivalent (or working towards)
- Demonstrated skill and experience working in an early education and care setting
- Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment
- Demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diverse communities
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
- Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practice
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program
Don't delay, apply now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
For inquiries about the position: Dan Fernando - Lead Teacher on *********@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).