Permanent Early Childhood Teachers Roles Available in Sessional Kindergarten

• 1 x Full time (38 hours) and two part time (21.5) hours per week
• EEEA
• $77,998 - $116,906 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Your new role

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking to join a collaborative and supportive team?  Do you want to work for an organisation that values the work you do each day making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) for our Sessional Kindergarten programs held at Council’s Early Years Hubs in Bayswater and Wantirna South. 

The ECT is required to work collaboratively across the Hubs team, to provide high quality early childhood education and care, meeting the individual needs and interests of children and families. The key capabilities for this role include: Customer Focus, Instils Trust, Collaborates, Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Situational Adaptability, Ensures Accountability, Interpersonal Savvy.

Teachers and Educators are employed across both Knox Early Years Hubs and enjoy the support of a passionate and positive leadership and broader Hubs team located at each site. 

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centres please visit Knox Children and Family Centres – Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox

Our Sessional Kindergarten staff are employed under the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 (‘EEEA 2020’) in line with the Victorian School Term dates.

The successful applicant will possess appropriate qualifications, excellent communication skills, proven customer service skills, and current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers.

This is a EEEA ECT 2.1 – 3.6 classified role, remuneration will be $77,998 to $116,906 based on experience (pro rata for part time), plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Demonstrated ability to actively support the implementation and evaluation of an inclusive child-centred play based program that support children’s strengths, interests and cultural background.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to achieve high quality outcomes for children and families.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations and all other relevant legislation and regulations applicable to the role.
• Demonstrated time management and computer skills including Microsoft Office including email, and other various platforms.

We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work, is curious and open minded, and keen to contribute to a positive work environment.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

For further information on this role please contact kcfc_wantirnasouth_kindergarten@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9837 9600.

Applications close 11:45pm 11 December 2024.

About the Early Years Hubs

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location.  Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup. 

Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments. 

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• Growth and learning opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• A supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

  Childcare Kindergarten staff - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.