Kindergarten Inclusion Support Specialist Consultant
Kindergarten Inclusion Support Specialist Consultant
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Job Description
- Full-time role supporting inclusive kindergarten programs in Metro West
- Leverage your experience across diverse funded kindergarten settings
- $61.73 per hour super plus salary packaging to boost take-home pay
Your new role
Youll play a key role in helping Educators provide inclusive kindergarten programs that meet the diverse needs of all children. Your support will build on the educators existing knowledge and skills while valuing their expertise in nurturing childrens learning and development. Together youll help them achieve positive outcomes that reflect each childs unique interests abilities and needs.
Collaboration is at the heart of this work as youll foster strong partnerships among Educators families and other professionals. You will also be there for Early Childhood Teachers boosting their confidence and skills to adapt programs effectively and encourage meaningful participation from all children.
Your approach will involve consulting with Educators and may include providing resources observing classrooms with thoughtful feedback linking to professional development opportunities and offering personalised coaching.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary commencing at $61.73 per hour super you can access the following:
- Up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries bills clothing and streaming services.
- Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program.
- Save on dining out with a meal entertainment benefit of $2650 annually.
- Up to 10 weeks ofpaid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Opt in or out of public holidays andbe respected for your unique background.
- Receive a 60% discounton the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
- Enjoy a 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
You often get positive feedback on your ability to engage openly and professionally tailoring your approach to different audiences whether through coaching conversations written reports or in-person collaboration.
With experience built over many years in a variety of funded kindergarten settings you bring depth of knowledge and adaptability across diverse contexts. Youre valued for coaching mentoring and influencing others and for constructively guiding others towards contemporary best practice principles.
You will also bring with you:
- A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent with additional qualifications in Special Education highly regarded.
- A current Victorian driver licence to support travel across early childhood settings.
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
- Knowledge of inclusion barriers in kindergarten settings with strategies and practices to support diverse learning needs.
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Sarah ODonnell Early Learning Program Manager on 0 during business hours for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
