Overview
Surf Coast Shire Council is posting in relation to casual pool opportunities in the Surf Coast Shire Early Years Centres, including Kindergarten and Occasional Care roles. The organisation delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and surrounding communities, offering a safe, innovative and supportive workplace where our values are lived and children can thrive. This pool is for casual teachers and educators seeking roles across Kindergarten and Occasional Care programs to provide high quality education and care that meets the approved learning frameworks and National Quality Standards.
What You’ll Do
We are looking to grow our pool of casual teachers and educators across the Surf Coast Shire with roles in both our kindergarten and occasional care programs. You will support an inclusive and safe environment for children where innovation, creativity, active play and resilience are encouraged, and provide high quality service to families in the Surf Coast Shire.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
We are looking for Teachers and Educators who:
- Have a strong understanding of child development and can create environments that enable play, exploration, experimentation, problem solving, critical thinking and imagination.
- Value the development of trusting, respectful and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Are passionate about the education and care of young children to support their growth.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Mandatory Requirements (Skills & Experience)
KINDERGARTEN
Early Childhood Teachers
- Degree or equivalent in Children’s Services (must hold a recognised two year childcare qualification under the current Education and Care Services laws and regulations and Department of Education and Training Funding Service Agreement).
- A current level 2 first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma.
- A current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
- Minimum of 2 days availability per week.
Early Childhood Educators
- Minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services from an approved training organisation as approved by ACECQA.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
- Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program.
- A current level 2 first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma (or ability to undertake before start date).
- Minimum of 2 days availability per week.
OCCASIONAL CARE
Early Childhood Educators
- Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services from an approved training organisation as approved by ACECQA.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
- Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program.
- A current level 2 first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma (or ability to undertake before start date).
- Minimum of 2 days availability per week.
Working for Us
Our employees play a vital role in creating an cutting-edge, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees can contribute to our success.
What You’ll Love
- Career development and learning opportunities; we help our people grow
- Employee Assistance Program
The successful applicant will also need to meet the following criteria:
- Have a right to work in Australia
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
View Position Descriptions For Further Details
- Kindergarten Early Childhood Teacher
- Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator
- Occasional Care - Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Trained
- Occasional Care - Early Childhood Educator Assistant
For queries about Kindergarten roles, please contact Georgina Shepherd, on. For queries regarding Occasional Care roles, please contact Gabrielle Staindl on.
Please outline which role you are registering for at the top of your application. You can register your interest by applying online below.
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.
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