Kindergarten Teacher 3 year old program (12mth Maternity Leave Position)

About the business and the role

Happy Feet Corio is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our 3-year-old Kindergarten Team for a 12mth Maternity Leave Position. We are looking for a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher that will embrace our Happy Feet values and is prepared to share their unique skills and talents and have a commitment to Early Childhood Education. The Kinder position is a full-time position from 8.30-5pm.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Implement a quality educational program reflective of the principles, practices and outcomes in EYLF & VEYLF

Program plan accordingly to the needs, interests and ideas of the children

Promote the health and Safety of all children and staff

Complete weekly

reflections and submit child based information into our online Xplor playground program

Liaise with families about the progress of their child

Set up Parent-Teacher conferences X2 yearly

Work in a supportive and experienced team environment and mentor fellow educators

Liaise with external agencies

Setting up external excursions and incursions (Bush Kinder)

Liaise with Centre Educational Leader & Manager

Attend internal & external Reflective Meetings

Critically Reflect and contribute to the Centre QIP

Support and complete KIS/ISS funding when required

Complete Readiness for school funding (SRF) applications yearly

Complete related tasks on KIM/ARRIVAL

Skills and experience

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or an ACECQA approved equivalent.

Hold a current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (either Provisional or full)

Have a current Police Check (within 6mths)

First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Trained

Ideally 1-2 years teaching experience in long day care setting, but new graduates encouraged to apply

Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills

Good understanding and working knowledge of the EYLF & VEYLF

Knowledge in the Children Service Act & National Regulations

Experience with Xplor playground (preferred not essential)

Experience in KIM/ARRIVAL (preferred not essential)

Excellent Leadership and mentoring skills

Knowledge on Child safety standards including child protection and reportable conduct scheme

Implement School readiness programs and positive transition to school and early planning strategies

Job benefits and perks

We have large natural play space inside & out

Mentoring and support from our experienced Early Childhood Teachers

Be well supported by our Educational Leader and other experienced Educators

Full day non-contact program planning

Office space to program plan

Laptop provided with own email address

Paid Professional Development

Discounted Childcare Fees 95% off Gap Fee

Paid First Aid and CPR (after 1 year employment)

We encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

At Happy Feet we are committed to the child safe standards and have a responsibility to make sure our community, children, families and staff feel safe.