Description Shine Bright EYM Bendigo – Teacher at Maiden Gully Early Years Hub Start: Immediate start. Locations for Permanent Positions: Teacher at Maiden Gully Early Learning Centre Our mission is to make every moment matter. Shine Bright EYM is one of Central and Northern Victoria’s leading not-for-profit, community based early year’s education providers. Our vision is to be an organisation that champions for children now, for a better tomorrow through ‘The Shine Bright Way’. Shine Bright EYM core purpose is to foster a healthy and active early childhood community working together to provide quality education and care for young children. Each kindergarten has an Educational Leader supported by a team comprised of Bachelor, Diploma and/or Certificate 3 Qualified Staff. We also have a designated Early Years Advisor (Bachelor Trained and Experienced) for each kindergarten who actively supports the staff through regular visits. We offer: A supportive environment, where your professional development will be encouraged. Supportive Employee Assistance Program. Uniform allowance and employee referral program. About the role: Providing quality education and care to children and supports learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework. In collaboration with the teacher, the Diploma Educator documents the educational program including assessments of each child’s developmental needs, interests, experiences and their participation in the program. As the Diploma Educator you will develop collaborative relationships with families that supports and values families’ expertise and beliefs and allows for families to contribute to decision making about their child’s learning and wellbeing. You will also develop collaborative relationships with colleagues to support the further development of skills and improve practice. About you: The successful candidate will be a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a passion to educate children and work in a collaborative manner with their colleagues. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their professionalism, flexibility, leadership, ability to work with others and to foreground First Nations perspectives in their pedagogy and practice. Qualification in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards Current Victorian Working with Children Check Experience working with children essential. Experience working in kindergarten settings desirable. The Shine Bright Way The Shine Bright Way was originally developed to allow our educators to focus on the real work of being with children and making every moment matter in an ever-changing environment. It is who we are, our philosophy and want we want to be known for. Every Moment Matters is at our centre. Surrounded by Keeping the Joy. Enabled by: Professionalism Collaborative Generative Thinking Open to Complexity Meaningful Documentation Foregrounding First Nations Perspectives How to apply? If you are interested in joining the Shine Bright team, please submit your resume to [email protected]