Early Childhood Educators - Thornbury High School Kindergarten You are invited to join ECMS in launching a brand-new, triple unit sessional kindergarten in the City of Darebin - Thornbury High School Kindergarten.
This purpose-built service has been designed with one goal; enriching the lives of children, their families and the community, through play-based learning programs.
This one-of-a-kind build is on the site of Thornbury High School.
In the following years the service will quickly grow into a triple unit kindergarten, educating up to 99 children at any time.
The official opening date is January 2025 with one group!
We have exciting, ongoing opportunities for a …
Certificate III Educator - working 17.5 hours a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Diploma Break Cover Educator - working 4 hours a week on a Tuesday and Thursday.
What will you do?
Develop high-quality educational program for the 3- and 4-year-old groups in consultation with children, families and Educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children.
Work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school.
Document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs.
Be a motivated and driven Educator, with a critical reflection lens, who will inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children.
Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis.
Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cardinia's youth and making a lasting impact.
More about you
You will have an Early Childhood Qualification or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification.
You will have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards.
Current Working with Children's Check or VIT card, National Police Check and Level 2 First Aid.
What's in it for you?
School holidays off - paid with VECTEA entitlements!
Ongoing career support.
Access to coaching for all staff, including an ECT Graduate Program.
FREE and exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference.
Generous resources with IT equipment in your classrooms including iPad's and interactive whiteboards.
Partnerships with other ECMS services that can support the service in offering Bush and Beach Kinder and extra-curricular programs!
Funded First Aid Course.
Receive discounts from Woolworths/Coles 4%, Event Cinemas 15%, Adairs 6%, Booking.com 6% and over 330 other retailers with access to ECMS Advantage!
50% childcare discount!
Work life balance!
Work part time and potentially finish in time for school pick up.
'ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located here.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.
How to apply?
If this is the role for you then submit your interest now by clicking the "apply" button!
In your cover letter, include your availability the preferred qualification to work in.
For more information please email .