• Korin Korin Kindergarten, Wollert (Wurundjeri Country)
• Full Time, 6-month position
• $37.22-$42.23 hourly rate

Kids First have a prominent 120-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to nurture your career and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

We can sense your passion for early childhood education and care. Help shape bright futures in a role that is fundamental to the operation of our sector-leading Korin Korin centre.

Role tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators, overseeing the kindergarten programs in addition to a teaching allocation - so, you get the best of both worlds
• Build and support respectful relationships with families, children and the local community
• Oversee and implement centre administration processes

Our team at Korin Korin embrace the diversity of the community and the natural surroundings, set amongst kangaroos and native wildlife. We respect diversity of children and families - appreciating the cultural diversity of CALD and Indigenous families and their community. We ensure that all families are welcomed and supported

Who are we looking for?

• You have a Bachelor or Master's in Early Childhood Education (as recognised by ACECQA)
• Experience working in an early childhood education and care setting with demonstrated skills in providing a high-quality kindergarten program
• Experience in a leadership role with proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment
• A demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diversity
• You have knowledge of legislation, policy, and frameworks in relation to early childhood education and care services
• Proven ability to prioritise, organise and delegate work in a professional environment in order to meet deadlines and achieve objectives

How we reward you:

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Enjoy generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Be paid for kindergarten term breaks
• Receive a teacher in charge allowance
• You'll have 30 minutes of non-teaching time for every hour of teaching time
• Be entitled to cultural leave
• Have access to our staff wellbeing program

Applications

Join us today and be part of our innovative and game changing early years services!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered. To view a full position description or to apply, please click Apply Now to visit the Kids First website.

Job Ref: (5967509)

For enquiries about the position please contact: Kavita Bali, Area Lead - 0431 058 894

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, evidence of Covid-19 booster vaccination, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).