kinder teacher - 4 - 5 program - whittlesea.

My client, a lovely community kindergarten integrated into a Early learning Center in Whittlesea (outer north/west of Melbourne) is seeking a kindergarten teacher to run their 4-5 year old funded kindergarten program .

As ​the Early Childhood Teacher, your role as an active leading team member will be to provide a safe and stimulating environment which meets the needs of ​all of the children. It is your responsibility to encourage engagement and participation in curriculum decision making, in line with our curriculum, standards, and practices.​

The management group is genuinely committed to investing in their people. ​They will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.​ Aside from a competitive salary package, 6 weeks paid annual leave and extended program planning days you will be rewarded with excellent benefits some of these are as follows:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Access to visible leaders and founders
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development

​The role:​ Their focus is to provide nurturing child care with a holistic approach to teaching that engages children’s curiosity and helps them gain confidence.​

Plan and implement play based programs for the 4-5 year old children which will get them ready for school.

• ​Ability to adhere to the company's child safe policy and code of conduct
• Bring the Kindergarten values of connection, communication and consideration to life ​ and reflect this in everyday practice.
• ​Communicate positively with the children and families, being a role model for all ​ educators and a trusted advisor for families
• ​ Mentor and guide educators; lead with best practices.
• ​Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments, using a ​variety of materials and equipment to facilitate children’s development
• ​Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative ​social ​skills, confidence and understanding
• ​Promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups of children
• ​Observing children to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional ​disturbance and other disabilities
• ​Keep yourself up to date with industry change
• Be available for educators to bring ideas to you, create discussions
• Ensure program is of high quality reflective of the EYLF and centre philosophy​ Be reliable, respectful and work constructively with your colleagues and other professionals

Essential criteria

• A Bachelor of Education ( Early Childhood) and Care OR ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• A current VIT card
• 2 references that can attest to you working with children
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain

For more information please call Melanie at Randstad Education 8630 7400 or Apply today following the links below.