Monash Children's Centre Clayton Co-Oper ative,Educational Leader Jobs in Australia

Are you a Bachelor Qualified Early
Childhood Teacher and want to extend on your leadership skills? Do you
have a passion and drive for creating high quality outcomes for young
children? Then this position may be of interest to you….

Monash Children’s Centre is a not
for profit community based centre located on the border of Monash University
Clayton campus. We are an integrated Long Day Care and Kindergarten
service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to and passion for the early
childhood field. Our centre is friendly, supportive and has a strong
belief in children learning thr

ough play. We have been awarded with an
Exceeding National Standards rating in all areas of our National Quality
Standards review. Our landscaped gardens, large rooms and outdoor decking
areas allow teachers to plan creatively and offer indoor/outdoor
programs. The centre is well equipped with resources for children and
teachers, with a high emphasis on natural and recycled materials.

We are seeking a dynamic early
childhood educator with a Bachelor of Early Childhood (or equivalent) as an
Educational Leader. The successful candidate will have a commitment to
high quality practice and be able to plan, implement and maintain a program
which reflects the strengths and interests of the children. An ability to
demonstrate a high level of understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
(EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) is essential.

The ongoing position is for 38 hours
per week, with educational leader responsibilities offered as a 2 year term for
2016-2017, with the potential to be extended. The successful applicant
will be renumerated with above award pay rates, additional weekly planning
time, extensive professional development and all other entitlements offered by
Monash Children’s Centre. Conditions of employment are based on the
Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010.

The successful candidate will work
in partnership with Monash Children’s Centre’s current leadership team which
consists of 2 Educational Leaders and the coordinators. The candidate
will be positioned in an older toddler room (2.5 – 3.5 year olds) and be
responsible for the overview of quality and leadership throughout the toddler
area.

The focus areas will be in:

Participating in professional conversations within the
leadership team and with co-workers
Reviewing current curriculum development and
documentation practices
Reflecting on current practices and comparing to
current research and best practice guidelines
Engaging in an inquiry based project with colleagues,
families and children

For more information about this
position or to obtain a comprehensive position description please speak to
Julie, Angie or Natasha.

Please forward a Cover Letter
addressing the Key Selection Criteria and CV by Friday 29th January to:

Board of Directors

62 Beddoe Avenue Clayton 3168

childrens.centre@ monash.edu

Ph: 9905 3062 Fax: 9905
9081

ESSENTIAL KEYSELECTION CRITERIA

An approved Early Childhood Teacher Degree (or
equivalent), Certified Supervisor certificate (or willingness to apply),
Working with Children Check (or VIT registration), anaphylaxis, first aid
and CPR training
Demonstrated experience working in Early Childhood
services taking full responsibility for the planning, implementation and
assessment of the program
Demonstrated experience with leading, motivating and
mentoring a team of Early Childhood professionals
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
together with sound planning and execution skills