AddressAbout Black Rock Pre-School (BRPS)
Situated in the heart of Black Rock, BRPS is a non-profit community kindergarten that has a long and proud history of providing quality early childhood education to the local community. Our reputation is based on the strength of our educators and our teaching programs, our strong community connections and our excellent facilities.
Our community focus is a core value present throughout the kindergarten’s culture, curriculum and social activities. BRPS provides our children, their families and our educators a genuine and caring kindergarten community, with many lifelong friendships made for both children and parents alike.
Opportunity to join our team
We are seeking an experienced co-educator to support the children during the lunch-relief shift for our daily kindergarten sessions. Our priority is to fill the vacancy on Wednesday (12.00-2.00pm) plus other shifts on Tuesday/Friday 12.00-2.00pm. Additional hours are available for those looking to work on Wednesday afternoons with our three-year-old kindergarten group (from 2.00 up until 6.00pm). This is a part-time fixed term position suitable for a Diploma Qualified educator. For the right candidate/s, we would consider the option of job-sharing the available shifts.
This position would appeal to an educator who has a keen interest and experience in providing opportunities for children to connect with the natural environment through outdoor play and beach kindergarten sessions.
We would also consider expressions of interest from Certificate III qualified educators who are interested in undertaking lunch-relief duties, support for beach kindergarten sessions, excursions and/or short notice relief work.
Additional work is likely to become available in 2025 for Diploma Qualified educators to support the expansion of our extended care program.
Responsibilities
The Early Childhood Co-Educator shall undertake duties commensurable to their experience and as outlined in the VECTEA 2020 Roles & Responsibilities Schedule 4.
Selection Criteria
A minimum of 2 years working experience in working in the Early Childhood Education & Care sector; with previous experience working in a sessional kindergarten considered favourably.
- Diploma Qualified Early Learning Educator preferred, but minimum requirement of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or an equivalent qualification approved by ACECQA will be considered for a well-experienced candidate.
- Current First Aid certification (HLTAID004 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting) Training) (includes CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification)
- Satisfactory National Police History Check dated in the past 6 months
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
- A sound knowledge of child development theory and research, and curriculum approaches including how children learn and how to teach them effectively.
- Proven ability to establish relationships, built on respect and trust, with the children they teach; to enable effective learning to occur based on the children’s strengths and interests.
- Proven ability to use a range of teaching practices and resources to engage children in effective learning.
- The ability to establish positive relationships with parents, colleagues and members of the community and respect their individuality.
- Demonstrate skills for effective communication and team-work with children and adults.
- Proven ability to reflect on, evaluate and improve their professional knowledge and practice through engagement as an ongoing learner
A friendly and engaging demeanour is a prerequisite, and your uniqueness will be supported. We are interested in hearing about your particular areas of interest / expertise and how you would like to enhance our kindergarten program through your involvement.
If this job sounds like a perfect fit for you and you are keen to join the BRPS team, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a copy of your resume Please submit your application by 20th April to maximise your chance of being selected for this role.
