ECMS Hiring for Early Childhood Teacher – Templestowe Valley Preschool Job at Templestowe Lower Full Time

ECMS’ vision is for every child to realise their right to a strong foundation for lifelong success. ECMS exists to make every day count by providing high-quality, play-based learning in a safe and inclusive environment – ensuring that children and families in our community thrive in life. If your values align, and you have a passion for working with children, then ECMS is the place for you! ECMS has been operating for over 22 years and is one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through 63 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS impacts the lives of 6500 Melbourne children each week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Templestowe Valley Preschool. Our Service has been has been an integral part of the Templestowe community for more than 40 years. Our team of nurturing and experienced educators deliver high quality and inclusive three and four-year-old kindergarten programs that help each child realise their potential. Educators partner with families – every child’s most important educator – to develop a play-based learning program that builds on children’s interests and capabilities.

Should you be successful, you will be working 22.5 hours across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am – 3:30pm.

What will you do?

• Develop a high-quality educational program for the 4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and Educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children
• Work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children’s interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school
• Document the delivery of the educational program, children’s interests and assessments of their learning and development needs
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, with a critical reflection lens, who will inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

Essential criteria for an Early Childhood Teacher:

• A?Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• Current VIT registration
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards

What’s in it for you?

• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
• ECMS’ Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
• Funded First Aid (004) and CPR (001) training for staff

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Child safety is a fundamental aspect of all roles at ECMS. We promote the rights of all children to participate, have a purpose and be protected from harm.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS apply now!