Early Childhood Educator - Diploma

• Temporary part-time opportunity
• 18.5 hours per week until December 2024
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on well-being

Our community of educators are passionate about Early Childhood Education and advocating for best practices and continuous improvement in Early Years. We welcome and embrace diversity, cultural awareness, inclusion, acceptance, equity and the right to the same opportunities for all children, families and community members. This includes a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s ways of knowing and being. Families are children’s first and most influential teachers. As Educators, we work in partnership with families, our community and other professionals to develop a curriculum that is responsive to each child’s needs, building on their strengths, interests and knowledge. Children are empowered to voice their views and opinions so they know they are respected members of our community. We support children’s resilience and promote safe risk-taking by respecting their rights to play, explore and investigate. We value and promote conservation and sustainable practices. Children are supported to show respect for the environment and to build on their knowledge and experiences of sustainability through intentional and spontaneous teaching practices.

About the Role:

Support and assist the Kindergarten Teacher in the 3 and 4 year-old group in delivering an educational program and a range of quality early childhood experiences to eligible children prior to school entry.

This position is based in Morobe Street Children's Centre in Heidelberg West. The ideal candidate will be working Tuesday (9.00-4.00) in the 4-year-old kinder room, Wednesday (9.45-4.15), and Thursday (9.45-4.15) in the 3-year-old kinder room, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break on all days.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Successful completion of Diploma (Mandatory).
• Current, recognised First Aid and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates are essential.
• Current working with children check is essential.
• Knowledge of the Education and Care Service National Law Act (2010) and Education and Care Service National Regulations (2011).
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Awareness of cultural needs of families.
• Effective communication with families, professionals, and people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Police Check
• Working with Children's Check

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Kathy de Silva on 0412 638 548 or (03) 9242 3422 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer.

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.