Employment type
Various Permanent positions; Part Time with flexible hours (min. 18 – 37.5 hours per week)
Remuneration
Salary $49,155.43 - $53,233.44 per annum pro-rata (commensurate with experience as determined by the EEEA 2020), plus superannuation
Location
This role may be required to work at any of the kindergarten locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality
About the role
We are seeking Early Childhood Educators who are passionate, motivated, enthusiastic, and who share a commitment to Early Childhood Education by providing innovative and quality outcomes for children. You will support our first, and second year of kindergarten children by providing engaging and inclusive programs with the support of your service team across 23 Wyndham Kindergarten Sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your skills in our Early Education and Care Services team, we provide a unique play-based environment that encourages learning through experimentation, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. You will report to the Kindergarten Team Leader.
You would be the face of the service as you engage with Council's diverse community on different levels including building relationships with families, staff groups and the community. Engagements are focussed on ensuring positive family and community participation in line with Council's integrated service approach.
What your day will look like
* Fostering a warm, welcoming environment, where you will help create an inclusive environment where supportive and respectful partnerships with all families are paramount
* Throughout the day, you will contribute to a team environment that ensures every child, including those with additional needs, are supported in a high-quality Kindergarten program.
* You will collaborate with colleagues to assist in planning and documenting activities, contributing your ideas and expertise to the process.
* Continuous improvement will be at the heart of your work as you actively seek ways to enhance your practices and outcomes.
* You will follow best practice procedures, aligning with the unit's policies and guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective day.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills will be essential as you work alongside others to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
What you will bring
* Certificate III in Children's Services (Graduates are encouraged to apply)
* Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork ethos
* Understanding of the variety of local, state and commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies
* An understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
* Current certificates in Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management and First Aid
* A current Working with Children's Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
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