Summary

• Join our passionate team at Melbourne City Mission
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

About the program

We are currently looking for Co Educators who is able to join our team at Doreen Children’s Centre located in Doreen. We have an opportunity that is once in a lifetime in a non-for-profit organisation that is making a difference in the community by providing quality early years services unlike any other. Hartnett House Children’s Centre is a 126-place service with 6 rooms ranging from 6 weeks old to 6-year old. We are looking for an exceptional leader to join the team and guide them through a journey that will both inspire and innovate our educators. The right applicant will have strong knowledge in the National Quality Framework and the ability to apply early years “best practice” standards.

About the role

• Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs which are based on sound knowledge of early childhood development and current educational practices under the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Frameworks.
• Provide high quality programs based on recorded observations and interpretation of children’s responses, needs and interests.
• To keep accurate and up to date information, observations and notes with regard to children’s learning and development and the programs provided for them.
• Assess the developmental needs of children, including the need for referral to specialist services, and to provide information and advice for families with regard to their child’s learning and development.
• To write appropriate applications as required for the support of children’s learning and/or developmental needs, including but not limited to second year applications and KIS funding applications.

Skills and experience

• A minimum three-year Early Childhood teaching qualification as approved by ACECQA.
• Current VIT registration.
• Demonstrated capacity and experience in planning and implementing a high-quality early childhood program that is play based and child focused.
• Sound Knowledge of the Early Years Framework, National Quality Standards and the Rating & Assessment process.
• Capacity to fulfil all the regulatory and legislative compliance obligations associated with being a certified supervisor.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and to work independently.

Please refer to the position description for the full duties and key selection criteria

How to Apply

• Applications to be sent via the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the top of the page
• Applications should include a current CV and cover letter. You should also address the key selection criteria (if required).
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
• We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

For enquiries about this role please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Kindergarten Teacher enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification Check, Employment History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense. MCM employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 consistent with the Victoria public health orders regarding COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Procedures and applicants will be required to present acceptable proof of their vaccination status as part of their application.

Our commitment to diversity

MCM embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all different backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and lived experience, actively fostering an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.