Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Educator

 Physical Health Assessment - Early Childhood Educator

Join our team in 2024!

The City of Kingston has three Family and Children's Centres located in Carrum, Edithvale and Parkdale. 

Our Parkdale Family and Children's Centre is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, and we are on the hunt for an enthusiastic Kindergarten teacher to join us in our journey to provide exceptional Education and Care to children in the Kingston Community. 

We have the following position available:

1 x Kindergarten teacher 9 day fortnight 
Contact hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 
Non-contact Thursday and every second Friday

This is a 12-month contract. 

What we can offer you:

• Pay and conditions well above award wages
• Paid school holidays
• Paid non-contact day to attend our Family and Children’s Centre conference
• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Extensive induction and mentoring program
• Uniform provided
• Work at an Exceeding rated services with a commitment to high quality service delivery
• Exceptional resources
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces.
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full time dedicated Educational Leader and Inclusive Practice Coordinator available to mentor you in your role.
• Positive team culture

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate, caring and nurturing
• Contribute positively to the team culture.
• Understand the expectations of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and the current Regulations.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Have a strong passion for early childhood education
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor of Early Childhood (0-8), working towards a Bachelor would be considered or extensive experience leading teams in early childhood.
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance.

How to apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information, please contact fcc.recruitment@kingston.vic.gov.au 

This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.  Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.