Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher ASPIRE EARLY EDUCATION & KINDERGARTEN | Locas, Ballarat Job title: Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher Location: Lucas, Ballarat Hourly Rate: $70,000 - $85,000 Superannuation, per annum Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent (38 hours per week) Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone. About the Centre Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Lucas is an upcoming childcare centre in Lucas, a suburb in the City of Ballarat. It is located within the new Lucas master-planned community and situated next to parks and sporting facilities. It is also a 3-minute drive from Lucas Primary School, making it a convenient location for families. The Opportunity & Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to design and embed your own curriculum and be part of building the Aspire name in the community. At Aspire we pride ourselves on ensuring the children, families and educators are recognized and supported through our programs and community engagements. The successful candidate will aspire and thrive for new heights in the delivery of quality education. This role requires a team player that is insightful and can drive our kinder program with their unique skills and talents. Qualifications • Must hold a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education with current VIT registration • First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Handlers Certificate Skills •Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills •Organisational and time management skills •Lesson planning and record keeping skills •Classroom and behaviour management skills •Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care Experience •Proven experience in a similar role •Sound knowledge of VEYLDF and NQS •Experience with KinderM8 or the ability to learn an online learning system •Demonstrated capacity to enhance children’s experiences Responsibilities • Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students’ development • Marketing and implementing the educational program and achieving quality learning outcomes • Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop social skills, confidence and understanding • Promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups •Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment • Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbances and other disabilities and keeping records of children’s progress, routines and interests •Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families, and team members • Building connections with the local community • Ensuring compliance with routines, policies, processes and practices Why Aspire? • Beautiful state of the art centre and resources • Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7 • Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre • Opportunities for professional development and networking • Supportive culture and management team • Attractive pay and benefits • Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression • Paid birthday leave If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply. At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection
