Steiner Education Australia (SEA) Hiring for Kindergarten Assistant 2022 Job at Canberra Full Time

Kindergarten Assistant to Commence in January 2022

We are seeking a qualified Assistant to support the teaching of Kindergarten students in a Steiner context. The successful applicant will enjoy:

• A purposeful education focusing on the holistic development of the whole child;
• 16 hectares campus setting in beautiful natural surroundings, and
• Supportive and caring team culture.

The Orana Steiner School is an independent, co-educational and non-denominational school set in 16 hectares of unique, natural landscape in Weston, an inner south suburb of Canberra. The school was founded in 1981 and currently has enrolments from pre-preschool to Year 12.

We are seeking an Assistant Educator to support the Kindergarten Teacher in delivering the educational and pastoral care.

The Kindergarten Assistant is an integral adult in the Kindergarten room and the role requires an understanding of the developmental need of the children ages 5-6 years (we operate within the National Steiner Curriculum Framework and the Australian National Curriculum). Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, preparation of activities, and duties such as the preparation of simple meals, and the supervision of children inside the room as well as outside in the dedicated playgrounds.

This position is a Permanent role and would commence in January of 2022. The associated working hours are Monday – Friday 8.30 AM – 3:15PM, 5 days per week during Term Time. There may be a few occasions that the assistant will be required to work during the school holidays which will be advised by the supervisor in advance.

Essential Criteria:

• Appropriate First Aid qualification/s and Certificates in Emergency, Asthma and Anaphylaxis will be desirable;
• Currently hold or be eligible for ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration;
• Willingness to work with the Steiner Early Childhood philosophy and practices and child development;
• Ability to provide an appropriate role model for the young child and have a strong commitment to, and an understanding of, duty of care;
• Ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with colleagues;
• Ability to plan and work in an organized manner and to self-reflect on professional practices;
• Committed to ongoing individual and collaborative professional development;
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to support professional relationships with the parents;
• Ability to work under direction and be flexible, punctual and calm;
• Ability to practice an appropriate standard of hygiene and safe food handling and maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment.

Our Recruitment Process

• Applicants should email a current resumé and a covering letter addressing the essential criteria to [email protected]. Please ensure your resume covers the following: contact information; employment history; education and qualifications; skills; certifications and registration; achievements and awards; and the contact details of three referees.
• Applications close Monday 22nd November 2021.
• Shortlisted candidates for interview will be notified by the Human Resources and Interviews will be conducted before the completion of Term.

For further information, please contact [email protected] or phone 02 6288 4283.