4 Year Old Kindergarten Teacher / Early Childhood Teacher

Yarram Early Learning Centre Inc

Yarram and surrounding areas, VICTORIA

4 Year Old Teaching - Early Childhood (Education & Training)

Part time 0.6 – On Going

About us

We are looking for a talented and dedicated 4-Year-Old Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly and passionate team at Yarram Early Learning Centre in delivering a high quality kinder program!

Our service is an approved recipient of location based incentives for Early Educators – meaning, attractive bonuses of up to $21,000 are available for eligible successful applicants.

Yarram Early Learning Centre Inc. is situated in the rural town of Yarram, Victoria in beautiful South East Gippsland. The centre has a Committee of Management and has operated long day care and kindergarten services in the Yarram area since 2015.

Yarram Early Learning Centre (YELC) is a non-profit service that opened in July 2015 and is operated by Yarram Early Learning Incorporated. The service is now an integrated 141-place Long Day Care/Kindergarten providing care for children aged 8 weeks – Preschool with our new Kindergarten building opening in January 2024.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and dedicated 4-Year-Old Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly and passionate team at Yarram Early Learning Centre. Bring your skills and experience to our team, be rewarded with great location based bonus incentives, and work with us in delivering a high quality kinder program for our community!

If you are a highly motivated, organised and experienced professional who is eager to develop and grow our 4 Year Old Kinder, this is a brilliant opportunity for you!

We are looking for:

· Passion for AND experience in a teaching role in Early Childhood Education

· Sound knowledge of curriculum and programming

· Passion and drive for providing a high-quality educational program

· Understanding of interesting and challenging learning environments

· Knowledge in the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards, and a shared accountability for the standard of programs and experiences at Yarram Early Learning Centre

· Understanding the importance of building strong partnerships with families and communities.

· An ACECQA approved Degree in Early Childhood (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA) and VIT Registration (Provisional is acceptable)

· Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to converse with a wide range of audiences professionally and effectively

· The ability to work cooperatively within a team and as a leader, with accountability and transparency

· Planning and organisational skills, as well as the administration skills to ensure these tasks are to an appropriate (audit compliant) and industry standard

· Current knowledge of stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural development of children

· Current knowledge of health, hygiene and nutrition needs of children, with responsibility for our continued compliance, safeguarding and maintenance of standards and processes in these areas

What you’ll enjoy:

· Employment conditions and pay equivalent to the VECTEA Award

· Located in a regional area this role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be part of a small rural community.

· Welcoming community and staff

· Free Uniform

· 50% staff discount off the gap fee for childcare (enrolments subject to availability)

· Free First Aid/ CPR training as well as other on-going training courses and support

· An approachable and flexible Leadership team who understand the importance of work/life balance

· 4 Year Old Kinder Bonuses, Department of Education (DoE) of up to $21,000 approved for our site, payable to the successful candidate in accordance with funding guidelines

Key Selection criteria: (Please address in your application)

1. Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education, with working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards

2. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults and capacity for conflict resolution.

3. An ACECQA approved Degree in Early Childhood (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA) as well as VIT Registration (Provisional is acceptable)

4. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and the ability to liaise, both externally and internally, with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners

5. Highly desired - Sound working knowledge of Professional industry Standards, Child Safety Regulations and legislative requirements under which the Early Years’ Service operates, in particular the Children’s Services Act and Regulations 2011.

6. Highly desired - A working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and an ability to manage a high-quality educational program that reflects the diverse nature of the service and our community.

How to Apply

· Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria through Seek (Apply Now) or;

· Email to [email protected] with subject: Early Childhood Educator (Kinder)

· Applications not addressing the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered

· Agency applications will be not be considered

For any additional information you can contact Sarah Gregory, manager of Yarram Early Learning at [email protected]