Part-time Cert III/ Diploma in Tecoma, Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Posted by Tecoma Preschool Inc on 25 Mar 2025

ABOUT THE CENTRE/SERVICE

Tecoma Preschool is looking for an experienced Early Childhood Educator for our 4- year old funded kinder program. Tecoma Preschool is a Community Kindergarten running sessional kinder programs for 3 year old and 4 year old children. We deliver a 15- hour play-based rotational 4 year old program and a 13 hour 3 year old program. The Committee of management is a supportive parent volunteer committee working alongside the educational staff and paid coordination support. Set in the Dandenong Ranges, Tecoma Preschool takes pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment encouraging a feeling of security and confidence to explore and grow. Up until the late 1980’s, our Preschool building was a residence. It has now been transformed into a wonderful preschool comprised of cosy nooks and crannies with landscaped playground for children to explore and find their own space. With children’s interests at the forefront of all programming, educators attempt to provide a supportive mix of guided play, adult led learning and children directed play and learning. Our beautiful elm tree in the back garden typifies the occurrences seen at our kindergarten – continual change, growth, excitement and development. Tecoma Preschool acknowledges the Wurrundjeri as the traditional owners of the land on which we work, learn and play. Tecoma Preschool was assessed at an Exceeding Standard in 2022. We are a child-safe organisation and are committed to ensuring the safety of all children. The safety and wellbeing of all our children are at the heart of everything we do.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Educator who is passionate about early childhood education and learning through play. A successful application will work with our 4 Year Old Teacher in our 4 Year Old Kinder Program. A successful applicant will:

• Have the ability to support the continued implementation of a stimulating and positive learning environment to encourage and support children’s development.
• Be committed to providing high quality care and education to all children in a safe, nurturing, play based learning environment.
• Have the ability to contribute to the planning cycle, observe and document children’s learning with reference to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Show initiative and manage time effectively.
• Form and maintain warm, caring and respectful relationships with children, families and staff.

The Educator role is a support role responsible for supporting the teaching team to implement the kinder programs developed by the ECT and works cooperatively and professionally as a member of the team. The educator provides high quality care and education of all children and contributes ideas for programing and assists in documenting and evaluating children’s development and engagement that will support the ECT’s program.
Benefits:
Signatory to the VECTEA 2020 and upcoming VECTEA Agreement
Supportive parent committee
Landscaped outdoor play environment
Paid Coordinator
Opportunities for Professional Development
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent to these)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Certificates
• Current Child Safe training certificate
• Working With Children Check

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Enjoyment of working with children A sound understanding of how to implement a kinder program, VEYDLF and NQS Collaborative approach to work

WORK DAYS OF THE ROLE

Tuesday and Thursday required, Monday and Extended Hours on Tuesday by negotiation

HOURS OF WORK OF THE ROLE

Required: Tuesday from 8.00am - 2.45pm (Session time 8:30am -2pm) and Thursday from 8.00am - 3pm (Session time 8:30am -1:30pm). The role includes 10.5 contact hours, and 2.75 hours of non-contact hours (dependent on contracted hours as per below). Negotiable: Monday 8:00 - 1:45pm (Session time 8:30am -1pm) and Tuesday 2pm-4:45pm(Extended Session 2-4pm incl paid lunchbreak)(7 hours contact/ 1.75 on-contact).