Early Childhood Educator

Hazel Glen Kindergarten, located in the Hazel Glen Child and Family Centre, opened in 2015 and forms part of Hazel Glen College, situated in Doreen, in the City of Whittlesea. Our service offers, 3 year old kindergarten, 4 year old kindergarten and an Extended Care program.

Our dedicated team is committed to the belief that each child is unique and that all children have the potential and desire to learn. We provide a supportive and innovative educational program of the highest quality for our children and families. We are proud of our warm, welcoming and nurturing environment that we have created for our community.

We have a strong staffing team who are passionate and dedicated Early Childhood professionals. We have a culture based on being highly motivated, energetic, organized and enthusiastic. Across our College there is an expectation that all staff are committed to the FISH Philosophy incorporating, Choose Your Attitude, Be There, Make Their Day and Play.

SC 1 Strong understanding and experience in implementing the NQS and EYLF/VEYLDF and play based learning in line with the Child Safe Standards and College Code Of Conduct .

SC 2 Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate a high quality education program.

SC 3 Demonstrated exemplary initiative and commitment to team work.

SC 4 Outstanding communication skills with children, parents, other educators and management.

SC 5 Demonstrated ability in assessing and documenting children's learning.

SC 6 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

The role is for an Early Childhood Educator.  It will include educating one four year old group.  It will include contact and non contact time, set up and pack up time and planning time to develop a high quality program

The role's and responsibilities of Early Childhood Educator may include but is not limited to:

Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;

Undertaking other organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;

Participating in activities such as staff meetings; camps and excursions;

Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Conducts routine presentations to parents in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students.

Liaise with external providers of support services.

Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support.

22.5 hours per week

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

-  A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx