• Join our vibrant team at Wallan East Kindergarten, accessing our open classrooms and outdoor spaces in Wallan East (Wurundjeri Country)
• Be paid through school holidays under the VECTEA 46/52 model
• Maintain your work-life balance
• Permanent part time

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you're a passionate educator looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

A great opportunity to nurture your career while working to the Kids First Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model

• Support the Early Childhood Teacher to innovate, develop and implement the educational program.
• Work in partnership with children, families and the community.
• Encourage the development of self-esteem and promotion of self-expression, creativity, security, independence, happiness, and the opportunity to achieve.
• Access ongoing professional development focused on relational pedagogy and trauma informed practice.

About you

• Diploma of Children's services or equivalent (or working towards).
• Demonstrated skill and experience working in an early education and care setting.
• Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diversity.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values.
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in relational pedagogy and trauma-informed practice.
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Up to 5 days cultural leave per year.
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6586106

For inquiries about the position please contact Anu Joshi, Acting Early Years Manager on 0429 414 749 or via email ajoshi@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).