Kindergarten Educator (Cert III Or Diploma) - Part-Time

Role description

The additional educator role is jointly responsible, with the assistant, for implementing the kindergarten program. The successful applicant needs to work cooperatively and professionally as a member of a team, and assist in the provision of a high quality, appropriate program for children in their care.

In cooperation with other staff, duties of this role include:

• Preparation and supervise lunchtime and relaxation time
• Assist with filing, and preparing art materials etc.
• Engage the children on a personal level
• Assist with the implementation of the program
• Assist in working with individual and small groups of children in spontaneous activities
• Assist with providing a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for children in their care
• Jointly, with the assistant, supervise children and attend to the physical needs of the children
• Work as a member of a cooperative and professional team sharing duties and core responsibilities

The following interpersonal skills will also be required:

• Well-developed self-starting skills and being highly motivated
• A strong ability to ensure confidentiality of personal and professional information
• An ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, committee and other staff
• Work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, staff and committee

Workdays of the role: Wednesdays and Fridays

Hours of work of the role: Wednesday 11:15 - 3:15 and Friday 11:00 - 5:30

Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equivalent

Requirements: WWCC

Industrial Agreement/Award: Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

About Robert Cochrane Kindergarten

Robert Cochrane Kindergarten is a leading early childhood education provider with a proud history. As one of Victoria’s first kindergartens and the only kindergarten in Victoria with Heritage status, we are grounded in the importance of community like the first peoples of our land, the Wurundjeri people. Like their traditions, our kindergarten creates a community that wraps around a child and their family. 

We provide a learning environment where are all not only welcome, but an integral part of the educational program we offer. We view children as strong, capable, competent, curious, and active participants in their own learning. We value the things that make each child a unique individual and celebrate diversity. We believe this is best supported in an environment that promotes equity. We have high expectations for every child.