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Early Childhood Teacher - KU Dianella Kindergarten and Family Centre, Tarneit

KU Children's Services

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  • Recognised Employer of Choice
  • Access to FREE Professional Development
  • Sessional kindergarten opening in 2022

The Centre

KU Dianella Kindergarten and Family Centre, is a new KU service scheduled for opening soon in Tarneit West, it will provide high quality care and education to children of the local community.

KU is excited to be operating this sessional kindergarten service within the new integrated community family centre owned by Wyndham City Council.

KU Dianella will cater for 99 children offering funded kindergarten and allied health services. Each of our KU services are unique and we work hard to create beautiful, interesting, homelike learning environments for children, to foster a sense of belonging.

For the children and families of KU Dianella, KU will provide quality sessional kindergarten play-based program in addition to early intervention services. The kindergarten will operate three year old and four year old sessions, with a comprehensive transition to school program.

KU will provide a quality play-based program which intentionally enhances opportunities and experiences based upon the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework, for each child to discover and pursue their own interests and strengths.

For more information, please visit the centre website.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced Early Childhood Teachers for this exciting service. You will be as dedicated to early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

As an early childhood teacher of the service, you should be able to demonstrate sound pedagogical knowledge, exceptional written & oral communication skills and the ability to develop respectful relationships with children, families, the community and engage educators being a positive, inclusive leader. A rights based approach to education and values of equity should underpin your work.

We have multiple exciting opportunities for fully qualified early childhood teachers at KU Dianella, ranging from 15-30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The roles will be commencing January 2022.

You will have:

  • Solid experience in a similar role
  • Current Victorian Working with Children Check
  • A recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree level of qualification in Early Childhood or similar as approved by ACECQA
  • Teacher Accreditation through VIT
  • Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
  • A current First Aid certificate as approved by ACECQA along with current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
  • Working knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
  • Proficient computer literacy skills

Unlocking Endless Possibilities

KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016, and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people from across the spectrum of society.

We encourage applications from people with a disability, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through communicating individual needs during the application process it allows KU to adapt your recruitment processes to meet an individual’s physical or cultural requirements. We encourage you to talk to us about what your needs are to make your interview a success.

How do you apply?

If the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this dedicated and passionate team, please click the 'apply now' button to be taken to the application form!

For inquiries, contact Anthony, HR Generalist via [email protected], using the subject line: Early Childhood Teacher - KU Dianella Kindergarten and Family Centre, Tarneit enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 02 9268 3930 (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

To view other exciting opportunities with KU, please visit our website www.ku.com.au

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