Organisation Cara Armstrong Kindergarten

For Provider Cara Armstrong Kindergarten

Closing date 25.03.2022

Primary role Certificate III Educator

Position type Part-time

Location HAWTHORN

State VIC

About the Centre/Service Cara Armstrong Kindergarten is an iconic play-based kindergarten which has been offering the children of Hawthorn East and surrounding neighbourhoods a quality kinder experience and family-friendly atmosphere since 1945. The philosophy behind the program is “learning through play” and an emphasis is placed on providing a stimulating environment and a warm positive atmosphere where children can develop confidence, curiosity, communication skills, and cooperative behaviour. The single room kindergarten offers one 3 year-old program (2 days per week) and one 4 year-old program (3 days per week). Cara Armstrong is a proud community managed and operated kinder with an active committee of management and professional administration.

Work Days of the Role 1

Hours of Work of the Role 7:45am – 4pm

Description We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic educator who can help support our existing high quality educational team. To do this, the successful candidate will

• Assist the Teacher in the provision of a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for the children and families attending the service
• Assist in working with individual and small groups of children
• Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
• Ensure that any child or group of children in the educator’s care is adequately supervised, and that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect them from any hazard
• Work under the direction of the teacher in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations, and inform the teacher if the requirements are not being met
• Adhere to all OH&S safety procedures of the service
• Work as a member of a cooperative and professional team

Our teachers and educators operate in a professional manner at all times, meeting the requirements of the Department of Education and Training (DET) Kindergarten Guide, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations, and the policies and procedures of the service. Successful candidates will be paid above award wage with competitive terms and conditions. This is a permanent part time role, with opportunities for extra casual shifts for the right candidate.

Qualifications A Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education We welcome new graduates. Requirements

• Hold an appropriate first aid training qualification, anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training that complies with the requirements of the Regulations and service policies
• Up to Date Covid 19 Vaccination
• Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

A full copy of the Position Description can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Requirements VIT Registration

Additional Requirements Hours of Work: Monday 7.45am-4pm Total hours: 8.25 hours per week Casual shifts may also be available on other days.

Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

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