Diploma Educator, 4yo kinder.
Posted by Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten on 31 Oct 2022
Organisation
Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten
For Provider
Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten
Closing date
Primary role
Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type
Part-time
Location
Richmond
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Why you should consider DNMK
• We are a community-run sessional kindergarten with an amazingly strong and connected community
• Our children are given long periods of uninterrupted play time to explore the indoor and outdoor environments
• We have under ratio groups and above VECTEA planning time and hourly rate.
• All meetings, events and any additional hours are paid at appropriate rates
• Excellent PD support and paid online Phoenix Cups PD before the role commences
• Our Educators collaborate and learn from each other
• Our fundraising and social events connect with families and our children
• We take a holistic view of learning and development
• Our educators are valued and contribute to the positive environment and connected community
• We value quality over quantity -no observation checklists, unnecessary record keeping, just quality observations to directly support the individual child's learning.
Work Days of the Role
Monday & Wednesday
Hours of Work of the Role
Monday 8.00am-5.00pm & Wednesday 8.00am-4.30pm
Description
We are seeking a Diploma qualified educator to work in one of our 4yo kindergarten groups. The kinder group has 29 children with an experienced ECT and fellow co-educator. Monday 8:00am-5:00pm (session 8:30-4:00 with planning during session time) Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm (session 8:30-4:00 with planning during session time) This is a permanent, ongoing contract. The hours for 2026 will be Monday and Wednesday with the possibility of picking up a Friday.
Qualifications
* Diploma in Early Childhood
* A Working With Children Check
* A creative and cooperative team player
* Value making fulfilling connections with children
* Have an interest in natural play spaces and nurturing children's care and respect for the outdoors including being at Bush Kinder in 'all weather'.
* Experience in play-based and emergent curriculum
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Commitment to excellence in Early Childhood Education
Please visit our website to see if our philosophy and program are a good fit for you.
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we learn and play, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. DNMK has a Covid Safe Policy that requires up to date Covid 19 vaccinations
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)