Kindergarten Teacher 3 Year Old Program

About the business and the role

Happy Feet Corio is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our 3 year old Kindergarten Team. We are looking for a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher that will embrace our Happy Feet values and is prepared to share their unique skills and talents and have a commitment to Early Childhood Education. The Kinder position is a full time position from 8.30-5pm.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Implement a quality educational program reflective of the principles, practices and outcomes in EYLF & VEYLF
• Program plan accordingly to the needs, interests and ideas of the children
• Promote the health and Safety of all children and staff
• Complete daily reflections and submit child based information into our online Xplor playground program
• Liaise with families about the progress of their child
•  Set up Parent-Teacher conferences X2 yearly
• Work in a supportive and experienced team environment and mentor fellow educators
• Liaise with external agencies 
• Setting up external excursions and incursions (Bush Kinder)
• Liaise with Centre Educational Leader & Manager
• Attend internal & external Reflective Meetings
• Critically Reflect and contribute to the centre QIP
• Complete end of year Transition Reports
• Support and complete KIS/ISS funding when required
• Complete Readiness for school funding (RSF) applications yearly
• Complete related tasks on KIM

Skills and experience

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or an ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Hold a current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (either Provisional or full)
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Trained
• Ideally 1-2 years teaching experience in long day care setting, but new graduates encouraged to apply
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the EYLF & VEYLF
• Knowledge in the Children Service Act & National Regulations
• Experience with Xplor playground (preferred not essential)
• Experience in KIM (preferred not essential)
• Excellent Leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge on Child safety standards including child protection and reportable conduct scheme
• Implement School readiness programs and positive transition to school and early planning strategies

Job benefits and perks

• We have large natural play space inside & out
• Mentoring and support from our experienced Early Childhood Teachers
• Be well supported by our Educational Leader and other experienced Educators
• Full day non-contact program planning
• Office space to program plan
• Laptop provided with own email address
• Paid Professional Development
• Attractive Salary Package
• Discounted Childcare Fees 95% off Gap Fee
• Paid First Aid and CPR