Early Childhood Teacher

Requirements:

• Be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and continue to renew/maintain the registration during the course of employment.
• Current child protection training and knowledge.
• Must be able to fill the position of Nominated Supervisor or be nominated as a person in a leadership position or with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the service, in accordance with the regulations, if required by the approved provider.
• Current Victorian driver’s license.
• Hold a current ACECQA compliant First Aid Certificate, including

Resuscitation, Asthma Management, and Anaphylaxis. Experience:

• Previous experience working as the early childhood Teacher

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and assess a holistic curriculum based on each child’s knowledge, culture, and interests, within a play-based learning environment and National Quality Framework.
• Promote inclusive practices to support diverse families from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, professionals, and regulatory bodies, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow mandatory reporting guidelines for child protection.
• Observe and assess children’s learning to inform program planning.
• Comply with organisational policies, funding, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and supervised environment for children.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the organisation’s QualityImprovement Plan.
• Integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into thecurriculum.
• Plan and execute a transition-to-school program for kindergarten children.
• Collaborate respectfully with culturally diverse children, families, andcolleagues.
• Maintain an inclusive environment that values the diverse backgrounds ofchildren, families, and the community.
• Lead and collaborate with the team, encouraging educators to contribute to program planning.
• Work with the approved provider and staff to ensure a safe work environment and adherence to OHS procedures.
• Participate in annual performance reviews and development processes.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and be able to apply these in their teaching practice.
• Thorough understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a childsafe organisation in both practice and culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education.
• Ability to develop, document, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate education program for kindergarten children, in consultation with relevant staff.
• The ability to plan, work, and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with the approved provider, children, parents, other staff, and professionals.
• Well-developed leadership and self-motivation skills.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of information.

Pay: $30.00 – $38.00 per hourBenefits:

• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person