To apply for this position - please forward a copy of your resume as well as a detailed cover letter addressing the criteria listed below and why you feel you are suitable for this position.

Waverley Meadows Preschool is situated in Wheelers Hill in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs in Victoria on the land of the Boon wurrung People of the Kulin Nations. Our centre offers exceptional funded three and four year old Kindergarten programs delivered under a rating of Exceeding the National Quality Standard in all seven quality areas. Our educators are committed to child-centred pedagogy that is informed by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. We create an environment that supports a sense of wonder, investigation, thinking and socialisation, that is connected with nature and culture. Our programs for children are based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and its guiding principles, practices and outcomes. Educators develop and design programs through input from children, families and professional knowledge which gives children opportunities to practice and consolidate their learning. We offer an established Nature Kindergarten and pride ourselves on our relationships within the community such as with the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) puppy caring program and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.

Position Details:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator with integration and inclusion experience to join an established team of educators at Waverley Meadows Preschool as an additional educator in the three-year-old Kindergarten group. This is a fixed-term role, commencing in Term 2, 2025.

In this role you will work closely with the Early Childhood Teacher and educators to support children within the group to access and participate in the Kindergarten program, implementing effective learning strategies and providing support to boost children’s engagement.

The role offers employment for 15 hours per week. The successful candidate will have some experience working in a Kindergarten program and a background working with children with all abilities. We are seeking a person who strives to work cooperatively as a member of a broader team, in a whole centre approach who strives for personal and professional growth and ongoing quality improvement. All employees are required to have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and adhere to the Waverley Meadows Preschool Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have the following qualifications and registrations prior to commencement:

• Hold an approved Diploma of Children’s Services
• Inclusion support or integration aide experience
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Hold a current Child Protection/Mandatory Reporting certificate.
• Hold and maintain an approved first aid qualification, CPR qualification, emergency asthma management qualification, management of anaphylaxis qualification

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with children with diverse needs essential
• An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development relevant to the level of qualification and position
• Experience using technology such as iPads, Google Drive/Docs, PicCollage
• An ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the National Law and Regulations

Industrial award:

• Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety:

Waverley Meadows Preschool is committed to providing a safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved within the Waverley Meadows Preschool community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.