Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to our purpose of providing exceptional education and support during a child’s years at kindergarten. Innovation and excellence are how we deliver on our promises to children and families in the Frankston & Mornington Peninsula areas. 98% of our employees have felt supported by CKP through the COVID pandemic.

We are currently recruiting for two part-time 4-Year-Old Early Childhood Teachers (ECT). These positions commence in Term 2 and finish at the end of Term 4 in 2021. Reporting to the Leader of Pedagogy, you will work alongside another ECT to lead and inspire a small team of educators in developing and implementing a high-quality program by role modelling professional practice reflective of CKP’s purpose, philosophy and values.

You will do this by:

• Delivering excellent inclusive, purposeful, thoughtful and intentional learning opportunities for all children
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the broader community
• Coaching and mentoring educators to achieve individual and group goals
• Completing documentation and assessment inline with CKP’s outstanding practices to improve outcomes for children
• Actively participating in, sharing and embedding professional learning in the pursuit of higher standards 

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in early years’ education and care
• Experience working in communities supporting children and families in vulnerable circumstances
• Reputation for positive team leadership
• Energy, positivity and great working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• VIT registration.

We can offer you

• Recognition as a valued colleague working together to provide learning to ALL children
• A supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to belong to an organisation with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and the ECEC workforce.

Applicants are required to address the selection criteria outlined in the attached Position Description. 

Community Kinders Plus and all our services are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect. Community Kinders Plus is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.