Kindergarten Teacher

• Part-time - Permanent role
• Salary starting at $67,447.00 plus superannuation
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available

Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria. Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council’s programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people, and our future.

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning, and respect.

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, appreciated, and encouraged. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.

Location, regional city, growth, lifestyle – The organisation offers the perfect balance of career growth, a regional lifestyle, and access to a vibrant city.

Local government, serving community, breadth of services – Join Wodonga Council, where you can serve your community while contributing to a wide range of services that leave a lasting impact.

What we will offer?

Career development

At Wodonga Council, we offer continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or advance your career, we support your career development every step of the way.

Leave entitlements

Our organisation values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements to support your needs. We understand that access to time away from work when you need it will optimise the time spent in the classroom.

Flexible work options (where applicable)

Enjoy generous and flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, including adaptable hours and purchase leave.

Location – onsite

This role will require you to be onsite during working hours.

EAP, fitness program, health and wellbeing initiatives

Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport, find support in the Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy a range of health and well-being initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellness.

The role

The Kindergarten Teacher will plan, supervise, implement, and evaluate a quality kindergarten program. They will maintain the smooth running of the centre in accordance with the National Quality Framework 2012 and the National Care and Education Regulations 2011. They will provide a safe, educational, and caring environment where kindergarten children can be encouraged to reach their individual potential in all areas of child development.

Key selling points

• Enjoy the rewarding experience of shaping young minds, fostering a love of learning, and building foundational skills that set children up for lifelong success.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team where teachers can share ideas, receive mentorship, and have access to professional development.
• We offer a wealth of teaching resources, tools, and a dedicated support team to empower teachers in delivering high-quality education.

Key aspects of the role include the following:

• Deliver a stimulating, quality and educational program to children according to the National Quality Framework Standards and regulations, funding agreement with the Department of Education, and in accordance with quality performance indicators of best practice.
• Implement effective school transition programmes in collaboration with co-workers, teachers, school personnel, and families.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the program’s effectiveness in catering for individual and group needs of children by recording the child's progress, learning, and development, and reflecting on the group’s progress at the end of each term.
• Encourage and involve parents in all aspects of their child's kindergarten experience by encouraging and involving them in the kindergarten program and through the kindergarten’s parent group.
• Keep all parents informed of the kindergarten program by documenting and displaying the program, outlining the learning objectives and goals of the program, and actively seeking input from parents into program development.

Key Selection Criteria:

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following:

1. Successful completion of a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
2. Sound knowledge of current child development and assessment of children.
3. Excellent understanding of, and ability to apply and adopt, relevant policies, standards, and regulations into the teaching program.
4. Sound knowledge of the issues and needs that affect young children and families, and experience in applying strategies that are inclusive of all children and encourage them to reach their individual potential in all areas of child development.
5. The ability to demonstrate a positive and flexible approach in order to adapt to new concepts and ideas in relation to the early years team.

How to Apply

Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.

Applicants will be required to:

• Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
• Upload a brief cover letter
• Upload a current resume

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver’s licence
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (e.g., first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift)
• The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
• If applicable, evidence regarding the right to work in Australia will need to be presented.

Enquiries

Team Leader Kindergarten - Ebony Ablett-Johnstone – (02) 6022 9289 | eablett-johnstone@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2024