Role Title: Teacher – Kindergarten

Work Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours: Thursday, Friday and alt Wednesdays 7:30am – 3:00pm

Reports To: Nominated Supervisor / Management Committee (Approved Provider)

Location: Staverton Kindergarten

About Staverton Kindergarten:
Staverton Community Kindergarten is a community-based not for-profit organization that operates a child center – based early childhood education and care (ECEC) service.

Staverton Community Kindergarten is committed to provide:
High quality early childhood education and care services for families with young children

Advocacy for young children and their families

Purpose of Role

The Teacher at Staverton Community Kindergarten is a respected position within the kindergarten service, with overarching responsibility for the delivery, and planning of an educational program to the children attending the Kindergarten. The Kindergarten currently operates as a 22 place classrooms, catering for children from 3 ½ years to school age. We are a two unit kindergarten.

In collaboration with the Educational Leader the delivery of a high quality, inclusive early childhood educational program based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)

Strong trusting relationships between children, families and staff

A strong and cohesive professional team

Meaningful parent participation in all aspects of service provision

Flexible relevant and responsive service provision

To promote the kindergarten service within the local and broader community.

The Teacher is responsible for ensuring that all services and activities provided are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of Staverton community kindergarten, and comply with relevant legislation, quality standards, contemporary research and practice wisdom. Staverton Community Kindergarten aspires to reflective practice in all aspects of work, continuous quality improvement and the highest possible standards of service provision.

Role Duties

Curriculum

Lead the provision of high quality early childhood education program promoting the Staverton kindergarten service philosophy.

Promote and respect the individuality of the child and be responsive in the provision of the program to reflect this.

Implement a detailed educational program reflective of a child centered curriculum.

In collaboration with all stakeholders develop an inclusive care and education program supported by sound pedagogical theories and practice.

Evaluate the program and its effectiveness through collaboration with children, families and staff.

Ensure that documentation on children and their learning is maintained, is diverse in observational techniques and holistic in approach.

Support and supervise staff in their work at the service, promoting informed and reflective professional practice. The teacher will work in collaboration with the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader in supporting the ongoing development of all staff.

Implement a range of proactive strategies to promote two-way information sharing between home and the centre, including feedback on service provision.

Support integrated service delivery through the development of professional networks with contacts outside Staverton Community Kindergarten, including child health and other specialist services, schools, parenting and family support services.

Working with Children and Families

Provide an environment that welcomes children and families and creates a sense of community within the program.

Demonstrate an understanding and empathetic attitude when working with families and children

Communicate with children in a meaningful and authentic manner that supports and encourages children’s participation within the program and develop rich relationships with each individual.

Promote and facilitate meaningful parent participation in all aspects of service provision, and support staff in this important aspect of their work.

Promote the management of children’s behavior in accordance with The Gowrie (QLD) Behavior Guidance policy adopted by Staverton Community Kindergarten.

Human Resource Management and Support

Attend and actively participate in parent meetings, service events

Actively engage with families in sharing information relative to the child

Supportive of the diversity of families and their culture in engaging them in the program and caring for their children.

Promote and maintain effective teamwork communications with staff, volunteers and students.

Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships and work in collaboration with others to prevent and/or resolve difficulties.

Communicate and regularly review kindergarten service policies, procedures and practices with staff to promote consistent high quality service provision.

Support and encourage the Educator to actively participate in the care and education of the children in the program, inclusive of record keeping and documentation.

Support the inclusion and participation of students and volunteers, ensuring the appropriateness of working with and communicating with children

Promote and support professional development for staff, including attending and leading professional development sessions.

Supporting Staverton Kindergarten Service

Ensure that the kindergarten service, inclusive of both indoor and outdoor environments is aesthetically inviting for children to engage in play and adheres to safety requirements as per regulatory requirements.

Ensure the hygiene and safety of the conditions of equipment and materials

Record and arrange any maintenance issues relative to equipment or the service.

Comply with all regulatory requirements relative to the Centre.

Maintain all kindergarten service enrolments and record information relative to the children and families, reflective of kindergarten service procedures and legislative requirements.

Order equipment and materials for the provision of the service within budgetary guidelines.

Continuous Quality Improvement

Ensure that all statutory requirements with respect to the service are being met or exceeded (e.g., National Quality Framework, Approved Kindergarten Program Provider, funding agreements, other relevant legislation and regulations)

In collaboration with the staff and committee undertake self assessment and ongoing implementation of the kindergarten service Quality Improvement Plan.

Promote and support reflective practice in the Service.

Identify opportunities and options to promote and support high quality service provision and the best outcomes for children, families and staff.

Workplace Health and Safety

Keep up to date with Workplace Health and Safety legislation and regulations as they pertain to the kindergarten service.

Participate in the development, implementation and review of service WH&S policies and procedures.

Support the Workplace Health and Safety Representative or Committee Member in all aspects of their work.

Facilitate information sharing and training regarding WH&S and ensure that safe work practices are adhered to and all safety equipment used when appropriate.

Ensure that any equipment or facilities posing a safety risk are identified, recorded, followed up in a timely manner, and reported to the Nominated Supervisor / Relevant Committee Member as required

Ensure the timely and accurate completion of Incident, Injury, Trauma & Illness Records and any ACECQA Notification Forms, and submit these to the Nominated Supervisor / Executive Committee Member.

Facilitate regular safety drills, including fire evacuation and centre lock down procedures.

Ensure that you are physically fit to complete your duties and responsibilities and notify the Nominated Supervisor/Management Committee if unable to fulfil your role to ensure your own and others safety.

Other Duties

Engagement in research, special projects, training and consultancy as required.

Ongoing Requirements

Curriculum

Working with Children and Families

Human Resource Management and Support

Supporting the Service

Continuous Quality Improvement

Workplace Health and Safety

Essential Qualifications

Senior first aid certificate, including resuscitation certificate including certificate and training in the emergency management of anaphylaxis and asthma.

Current Suitability Card

Registration with the Queensland College of Teacher’s preferred.

Minimum three or four year qualification in Early Childhood Education.

Approved Kindergarten Program Teacher requirements.

Supervisor Certificate preferred. The Teacher may be required to act as the responsible person for the service in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor (This is negotiated with Management Committee).

Application:
Please send your application for this position to Carrie via email to

nominatedsupervisor@staverton.com.au

Please include two current references.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible.

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