Sessional Kindergarten Teacher
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Job Location:
Beaudesert - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000 - 120000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full-time position based on Mununjali Country in Beaudesert
- $88k - $106k inclusive of Super Salary Packaging
- Growth & development opportunities supportive team environment
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Working alongside another Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in our kindergarten and supported by a non contact nominated supervisor as well as a service support coordinator you will have an abundance of resources to draw from. You will be provided generous amounts of non-contact programming time alongside your team. This will help you to plan develop and evaluate a high quality play based program which incorporates the needs of individual children and groups to optimise their learning wellbeing and safety. You will evaluate childrens readiness for school identify strategies and provide support to children and parents where appropriate.
Our Sessional Kindergarten enables children to enjoy indoor and outdoor natural play areas rooms equipped with the latest age appropriate technology and learning resources. The Kindergarten caters for 22 children per day with operating hours from 8:30am to 2:30pm during school terms.
Duties
- Plan implement and document a rich program which reflects your vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures
- Collaborate and work alongside other professionals like Social Workers Child Health Nurses Speech Pathologists and other Allied Health professionals.
- Undertake assessments to evaluate childrens readiness for school identifying strategies and providing support for children and parents where appropriate
- Support and guide staff in their daily work to enable the effective provision of services across the day
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
- Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development Skills and Requirements
Skills and Experience
As an experienced Early Childhood Teacher you will have:
- Bachelor of Teaching or Education (Early Childhood)
- A sound knowledge of the Kindergarten Learning Guidelines Early Years Learning Framework and innovative practice
- Experience developing a rich curriculum utilising current pedagogy
- Ability to have supportive and respectful conversations with colleagues and families to collaborate on an individual learning program for each child.
- Good time management skills including the flexibility to adapt as the daily environment changes
- Commitment to lead intentional critical reflection to continually build practice and outcomes
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply today!
Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience relevant to the role.
Have a question Call Margie onto discuss the role in more detail.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Word Processing
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
