Organisation Sunnyside Kindergarten Association Inc

For Provider Sunnyside Kindergarten Association Inc

Closing date 14.11.2022

Primary role Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type Part-time

Location Malvern East

State VIC

About the Centre/Service Sunnyside kindergarten is a stand-alone community-committee managed sessional Kindergarten. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy where children are viewed as competent, capable and co-constructors of their learning. We are a highly sought-after kindergarten in our local area with full enrolments for 2022 for 4yo. We run two 4yo groups and two 3yo groups. Sunnyside has extensive resources, wonderful expansive classrooms and amazing outdoor gardens that the children love to engage in meaningful and risky play. Our strengths are our relationships and engagements with children, families, our high-quality program and our positive team environment. Sunnyside kindergarten is exploring Japanese through the Early Learning Languages Australia.

Work Days of the Role Monday, Tuesday and Friday (contact days). Session hours 8:45 -3.15 and non-contact hours before and after the session to support group planning. 2023 contact hours 8.45-3.15.

Hours of Work of the Role Session hours 8:45 -3.15 plus 7.25 non-contact hours. Total: 26.75. If you are looking for more hours, there is always the option of additional in-house relief work.

Description We have a unique opportunity for a friendly and motivated 4-year-old Diploma Qualified Educator to join the Sunnyside Team.We are looking for an Educator for our 4-year-old Blue Group. This is a permanent part-time position commencing in Term 1 2023.The Blue Group has 28 children with one kindergarten Teacher, one Diploma qualified Educator and a position has opened for a second Diploma qualified Educator. The team works collaboratively to provide a fun and interactive indoor and outdoor program. You will work closely with other educators across the kindergarten in a collaborative manner and you will be required to meet regularly with the Educational Leader and the other Teachers at the Kindergarten to strive for best practice, high quality education and care.You will be required take observations, programming will demonstrate an understanding of the VEYLDF, NQF and have the ability to create a positive learning environment which stimulates learning and development.For the Educator role, the following skills, knowledge and attributes will be considered:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ongoing commitment to professional development with a willingness to research current theory relating to childhood Education and care (VEYLDF and NQF) current research/innovative practice
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and documentation
• Excellent IT skills
• The ability to contribute to the services Quality Improvement Plan through regular reflection and discussion
• An inclusive attitude to embedding all cultures into the Program, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
• The ability to work within a team and contribute to the documentation of children’s learning and development
• A willingness to support Japanese language and culture with through our program with Early Learning Languages Australia.

Qualifications Requirements

• Diploma of Early childhood Education and Care or equivalent recognised by ACECQA
• Current Working with Children Check/Clearance
• National Police Check
• First aid
• Annual update of CPR
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma training
• Obligations Mandatory Reporting Training
• Understanding of Reportable conduct ‘Child safe standards’
• Computer skills
• Understanding of Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• A willingness to learn new skills and to contribute

This position, commencing Term 1, 2023, will be ongoing with a 3-month probation period.

Requirements VIT Registration

Additional Requirements SELECTION CRITERIA We are keen to find out what skills and attributes you have to offer us. In order for your application to be considered please address the following questions. (1 paragraph per question is sufficient.) 1 How do you document children’s learning and development? (examples will be required if interviewed)2 How do you ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children within your care? What is your supervision style? 3 What are your beliefs and teaching practices around risky play 4 How do you manage challenging behaviours? Please provide us an example. 5 Please provide us an example of difficult conversation that you have had with a parent or a work colleague. Please detail the circumstance/issue, your approach, the outcome, and the time frame. 6 How do you manage your time effectively? 7 How do you work collaboratively?Applications must include the following to be considered: • Curriculum Vitae and cover letter • Address the 6 questions above Industrial agreement: Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTA)

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

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