Early Childhood Educators

Summary:

We are seeking enthusiastic, qualified educators to join our dynamic organisation. We have several available positions:

Baden Powell Preschool: 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator, 2 x lunch cover positions (Diploma or ECT)

Bakewell Street Kindergarten: 1 x lunch cover position (Diploma or ECT)

Banyan Fields Kindergarten: 2 x Cert III/Diploma educators

Bowerbird Preschool: 1 x Diploma educator, 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Bruthen Street Kindergarten: 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Crib Point Kindergarten: 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Delacombe Park Preschool: 2 x Diploma educators, 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Erinwood Preschool: 1 x Diploma educator, 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Kala Kindergarten: 1 x lunch cover position (Diploma or ECT)

Kulap Kindergarten: 1 x lunch cover position (Diploma or ECT)

Montague Park Preschool: 1 x Cert III/Diploma educator

Riviera Preschool: 2 x Cert III/Diploma educators, 2 x lunch cover position (Diploma or ECT)

Somers Preschool: 1 x Diploma educator

Tyabb Preschool: 1 x lunch cover position (Diploma or ECT)

Wallaroo Preschool: 1 x Diploma educator – previous experience using trauma-informed pedagogy is preferred.

Westall Kindergarten: 1 x Diploma educator – previous experience working with CALD communities preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and wellbeing through responsive, inclusive and play-based practice.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, creating a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.
• Contribute to quality practice by working collaboratively with teachers and educators, reflecting on practice and supporting the delivery of the kindergarten program.

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in education or teaching (e.g. Certificate 3, Diploma, Bachelor of Education).
• Valid Working with Children Card or VIT.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current child safety training certifications.
• Experience working with kindergarten-aged children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and form relationships with children, families and peers.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Community Kinders Plus is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.  We:

• know that children learn best when they feel safe and are safe.
• have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.
• are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe and child-friendly organisation where all children are valued and protected from abuse.
• will recognise and respect diversity and celebrate children of all ages, genders, identities, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, abilities and family backgrounds.
• recognise the distinctive history and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and respect and observe their cultural rights.
• are committed to creating a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities, experiences and cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are respected and valued.
• are committed to providing an environment where all children feel valued, are listened to and are genuinely considered and involved in decisions that affect their lives.

The wellbeing and safety of the children in our care will always be our priority.

We have specific policies, procedures and practices in place to support our people to achieve these commitments.