Job Summary
University of Melbourne
- UOM 5–$76,886 – $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Parkville
Early Childhood Teacher
University of Melbourne
Job description
- Join Australia's #1 University in this exciting 12-month, fixed term role with generous employee benefits
- Plan and implement exemplary educational programs
- We value collaboration, career development and a supportive, fun environment
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wuurang people.
We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About Student and Scholarly Services, and Early Childhood Education Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Early Childhood Education Services sits within Student and Scholarly Services at The University of Melbourne, comprising the Early Learning Centre, Abbotsford (90 places daily), Queensberry Children’s Centre (96 places daily) and Swanston Street Children’s Centre (41 places daily). These Centres provide early childhood education for approximately 350 children aged 6 months to five years from the University and the surrounding community. The Centres operate for a minimum of 48 weeks per year and are open for 10 hours per day. The early childhood education staff team is comprised of approximately 60 staff working either full-time or part-time across the three Centres. Find out more here.
About the Role
As the Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), you will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of an exemplary education and care program that responds to Centre requirements and adheres to the National Quality Standards (NQS) as outlined by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), the Education and Care Services National Law and the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Learning and Development Framework.
Working as an enthusiastic member of a large team, you will be required to utilise knowledge of child development, curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment theories, to provide supervision, mentoring and pedagogical leadership to other early childhood educators - Certificate III and Diploma - working in the Centre. You will communicate effectively with the parents of the children within your group regarding programming and the developmental progress of individual children.
Queensberry Children’s Centre has 4x full-time ECT’s working across all age groups, positions are not specific to any one group.
Core accountabilities include:
- Adhere to the requirements of the National Quality Standards, the Education & Care National Law and the Education & Care Services National Regulations
- Adhere to Victorian Government reporting requirements as they pertain to the role of the Early Childhood Teacher, in particular the delivery of the Victorian Government Funded 3 and 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program
- Develop programs that reflect an understanding of anti-bias attitudes, with attention paid to issues of gender, culture and equity
- Consistently evaluate and critically reflect upon the practice of teaching and the learning and development outcomes for children with a view to improvement in practice
About You
You will be comfortable working independently to make decisions involving the planning, implementation and evaluation of education and care programs. You'll have experience leading and supervising support educators, mentoring students and delegating responsibilities and tasks, to ensure the effective functioning of an education program.
You will also have:
- An approved early childhood teacher degree or higher qualification to meet the requirements of ACECQA, DET and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Current and valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration and Level 2 First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma components
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of early childhood theory and practice that support the delivery of early childhood education and care
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant Federal and State Government legislation, including National Quality Standards, Education and Care Services National Regulations and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) (0-8)
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
To find out more, visit here.
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience via the Apply Now link.
Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description (attached).
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.
If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Early Childhood Teacher enquiry via EthicalJobs.
The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victorian Health Minister. All University of Melbourne employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. Applicants must meet this requirement when submitting an application.
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Job Summary
University of Melbourne
- UOM 5–$76,886 – $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Parkville