ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for an experienced Room Leader - Early Childhood Teacher to provide leadership and mentoring within our Wetherill Park location.

Kinda-Mindi, Wetherill Park is a 103-place service with 4 rooms. We are located within the Greenway complex and parking is available on-site.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced ECT for a Room Leader role in our PRESCHOOL environment. The right candidate will be passionate and committed to the provision of environments and practices that support our goal to motivate, stimulate and challenge the children within our service. The role will involve working alongside other ECT's, Diploma and Certificate III educators, facilitating a high quality curriculum and school readiness program. You will have the ongoing support of a dedicated Educational Leader to encourage and inspire both you and the team on curriculum decision making and throughout your research and reflective practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Facilitate contributions to individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.

Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.

Provision and maintenance of environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.

Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.

Lead reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.

Advocate for the rights of children and their families.

Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. We have a full time role available but will consider multiple applicants to job-share this role. The ability to work between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm is a must.

The role is due to commence ASAP, however we are happy to wait through relevant notice periods for the perfect candidate.

ABOUT YOU

Qualification Criteria

You will have:

ACECQA approved university degree in Education/Teaching/Early Childhood Education. Completion within the next 6 months will be accepted.

Current NESA Teacher Accreditation.

2+ years in a leadership position.

Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (E.g. 004 or 012).

Essential Criteria

You will also have:

A sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, including National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.

A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.

A deep understanding of child safety and the National Child Safe Principles.

A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred.

Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.

Desirable:

Experience with online documentation programs.

BENEFITS

Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.

ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.

Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.

Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.

Networking opportunities.

Paid professional development opportunities, including conferences.

Flexible working arrangements available.

Uniforms, including hats, are provided.

Parking is onsite.

Close to public transport - bus.

HOW TO APPLY

Kinda-Mindi is committed to respecting, empowering and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments. This commitment extends into our pre-employment screening and all applicants must provide the following:

A copy of a current resume;

A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria;

Working with children check number and date of birth for verification;

Details of at least 2 recent professional referees form the last 5 years who are willing to provide a reference on your behalf.

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

Jessica Gulotta - Centre Director

(02) 9161 1111

[email protected]