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Form of workPosted by Glen Education Edithvale Kindergarten on 22 Jan 2024
OrganisationGlen Education Edithvale Kindergarten
For ProviderGlen Education Inc
Closing date03.03.2024
Primary roleCertificate III Educator
Position typePart-time
LocationEdithvale
StateVIC
About the Centre/Service As a not-for-profit early year’s organisation, Glen Education’s historical roots are grounded in the belief that our purpose is to deliver high quality service provision and responsiveness to the community, enabled by exceptional leadership and management. Our current offerings include kindergarten programs, holiday care, inclusion and education support and the delivery of professional development.
Glen Education are committed to being an employer of choice and the ongoing development of our people. Further information about Glen Education can be found by visiting https://gleneducation.org.au/ Our Vision: To be the leading provider of innovative, professional, inclusive
Early Years education that delivers excellence in learning. Our Values: Respect, Authenticity, Integrity, Community, Celebration, Excellence
Work Days of the RoleMon - Fri & Wed/Thur/Fri (2 positions)
Hours of Work of the Role27.5 or 15hrs
- Use their sound knowledge of current early childhood pedagogy, child development, relevant legislation and innovative practices to assist in the delivery of high quality, individualised early childhood programs
- Collaborate with children, families and colleagues to develop a flexible, emergent curriculum with a strength-based approach
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of innovative and inclusive programs informed by the National and Victorian
Early Years Learning Frameworks and the National Quality Standards
- Contribute to the creation of a flexible, calm and responsive environment
- Contribute to the ongoing documentation of individual children’s learning and development and ensuring that it remains current
- Assist with the set-up, pack-up and effective supervision of a rich learning environment that is maintained in a safe, stimulating and educationally appropriate condition
- Maintain current knowledge of the
Early Childhood sector by demonstrating reflective practices and committing to ongoing Professional Development (at times outside of contracted hours)
- Have a sound knowledge of Glen Education policies and procedures
- Perform duties in consultation with colleagues and show initiative
- Be solution focused in the resolution of any issues
- Increased opportunities for career progression and growth across our services
- Learn best practice teaching principles and receive mentoring from experienced early childhood professionals
- Engagement in services assessed as Meeting or Exceeding the National Standard for Education and Care
- Opportunities to attend Professional Development training held exclusively for Glen Education Employees
- Be guided by a skills-based management team in varying disciplines including early childhood and inclusion
- Payment under the VECTEA in an efficient and timely manner
- 10 weeks paid annual leave during school holidays
- Be a valued part of a professional, dynamic and friendly team
Qualifications Essential Key Selection Criteria
- A minimum of Certificate III in
Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, as approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
- Must hold a valid and current
Working with Children Clearance (VIT if applicable)
- Must hold a valid and current
First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR and Child Protection certificates
- A sound knowledge of current best practice that is reflective of the approved National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
- Awareness and understanding of the National Quality Standards
- Ability to contribute to the development of a kindergarten program that is reflective of the National
Early Years Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in a team to deliver high quality education
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) and confidence to engage with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrated ability to be solution focused in thinking and practice
Desirable Key Selection Criteria (Not essential)
- Experience in implementing high quality educational programs for children
- Driver’s license and ability to work across multiple Glen Education services
- Availability to work a minimum 3 days per week
RequirementsWWCC
Industrial Agreement/AwardVictorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact
Contact Name
Glen Education
Application Procedure
Please apply via https://gleneducation.org.au/about-glen-education/employment/ using our Teacher/Educator Application Form
