Early Childhood Teacher - Wedderburn

About the role:

Council is seeking an application from an experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team as Early Childhood Teacher at Wedderburn Kindergarten.

This is a part-time ongoing position working Thursdays and Fridays commencing at 8:00am and finishing at 4:00pm (when non-contact hours are undertaken is negotiable). Children attend a mixed aged group 3 and 4 year old kindergarten session from 8:45am to 1:45pm.

What will you do?

Build strong collaborative relationships with parents, families, Educators and the local community to provide an inclusive and enriching play-based learning program for children

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or working towards this qualification.
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing high quality and inclusive programs for children aged 3-6 years old.
• Current VIT registration.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate.
• Experience with Story Park will be highly regarded.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Alycia O'Sullivan, Kindergarten Coordinator on 0417 030 264.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 1MB) and the position description(PDF, 297KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

• submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au

• submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518

• via the application form on Council’s website.

Applications for this position will close on Monday 26 August 2024 at 5pm.