Community Kindergarten OHC Educator

Alderley Kindergarten has a rare opportunity for a passionate and qualified (or looking to become qualified) Early Childhood Educator to join our Outside Hours Care program within our community Kindergarten - Kindy Club. We are looking for someone to work in a casual capacity (although permanent part-time could also be considered for the right applicant), with negotiable hours, across the entire working week but in particular, Monday - Wednesday as a necessity. The successful candidate will ideally be available to commence the role immediately.

About the role: 

• Early childhood Kindy Club educator position (Before and After Hours Care shifts, plus vacation care shifts)

• Casual (or part-time) role opportunity for the right applicant. 

• Opportunity for some non-contact time provided outside of teaching hours.

• Position commencing immediately.

• Opportunity to join an established and well respected community-based Kindergarten with an Exceeding rating.

About Our Kindergarten: 

Alderley Kindergarten is a not-for-profit community kindergarten, affiliated with Lady Gowrie (QLD), which has been providing a play-based early childhood program for over 70 years. Operated by a parent committee, Alderley Kindergarten has a non-contact director and dedicated team of teaching professionals who work together to provide the exceeding service provision. Alderley Kindergarten operates as a double-unit service, catering for Kindergarten children from 3 years to school entry. 

Alderley Kindergarten offers two Kindergarten programs, a 3 day per week (8:30am-2:30pm) and a 2 day per week (8am-3:30pm). We also provide families with Outside Hours Care, operating from 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Vacation Care during the term break periods. This is a much-loved program of our community and a reason that many families choose our Kindergarten for their child’s early education. 

About the role:

There is scope for this to be a casual or a part-time position, for the right applicant. There is also the potential for additional hours to support the relief of our current teaching teams, within our sessional programs. You will be working alongside a long-standing and experienced team of educators and teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and in particular, community kindergartens. 

About you:

For this position we are looking for someone who is passionate about the early years and community kindergartens. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience working in prior to school settings (community kindergartens would be an advantage). They will be well-versed in understandings of the EYLF, QKLG & NQF and have sound knowledge and understanding of the National Law & Regulations. 

The successful candidate will be passionate about play-based learning and providing an innovative and creative learning environment for kindergarten aged children. You will be committed to ongoing professional development and best practice within the early childhood sector. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated capacity to work alongside fellow teachers and educators to support the ongoing quality improvement of a setting. They will also have demonstrated high level verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills. 

Above all, the successful candidate will have an exemplary ability to foster constructive and respectful partnerships with children and families. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Completed or working towards Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent, as recognised by ACECQA as an Early Childhood qualification. (A Certificate lll may also be considered.)

• A current Blue Card.

• Current First Aid Certificate, including Anaphylaxis and Asthma.

• Demonstrated experience working within an early childhood and community kindergarten environment 

If you feel you are the right fit for our Kindergarten please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability to Alanna Conway via email: ********@alderleykindy.com.au 

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as applications are received so please do not delay in applying.