About the Centre/Service Estrella Preschool, set within the leafy surrounds of Watson Park in Ashburton, provides high-quality, government funded 3- and 4-year-old sessional kindergarten curriculums. For over seventy years Estrella has nurtured children through their early educational journey. We are proudly an inclusive community run kindergarten, supported by a dedicated community of volunteers and staff, working together to provide the best outcomes for our children and families. Estrella Preschool values diversity and social justice, providing an inclusive and culturally safe environment for First Nations peoples, families from CALD backgrounds, people living with disabilities and neurodiversity, and LGBQTIA and gender diverse children and families. We are committed to Child Safety and we have policies in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children. Description A rare and wonderful opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated, community-minded teacher to lead our 3yo kindergarten program. Estrella is seeking a passionate and professional Early Childhood Teacher who intentionally cultivates children’s sense of wonderment and belonging with the world around them. We welcome applications from teachers who share our interest in being and learning with place and with nature. Our ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children’s learning and development through play and inquiry, with a focus on respectful and nurturing relationships and the sharing of thinking and ideas. He/She/They will invite input from children, families, and community into curriculum design, and embed a pedagogy of engagement with intelligent materials. If you share a love of learning and enjoy fostering the development of positive learning dispositions and sociomoral culture through play, investigation, and exploration of the natural world, please send through your application. Apply now and let’s learn and grow together Position Outline The successful applicant will: Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with teachers and educators, children and families, the Committee of Management and other stakeholders. Be highly organised, enthusiastic and have an excellent knowledge of early childhood education. Have a family centred approach to ensuring the best outcomes for children. Provide inclusive, culturally appropriate, and antibias curriculum and care for kindergarten aged children. Implement routines that respect children's agency, encourage independence, and foster individuality. Incorporate a Nature Play program into the curriculum and support our sustainable living principles and practices, including learning about conservation. Work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team of educators and teachers, supporting your colleagues and team leader. Role model best practice and show enthusiastic commitment to continuous quality improvement. Maintain ongoing documentation of curriculum and children’s learning and development records, including observations and other data, assessments, planning and reflection. Additional notes and considerations: Previous experience teaching in a sessional Kindergarten is preferred. Experience or interest in running bush kinder programs will be highly valued. A detailed position description is available upon request. The Benefits: Join our wonderful team who are friendly, experienced, and passionate about children learning through play Work in a supportive environment with a strong community ethos. Enjoy opportunities for engaging conversations and collaborative critical reflection as an ongoing practice. Enjoy the outdoors as a central part of our curriculum. Work part-time hours, allowing for a harmonious work-life balance. Teach a small group size of 22 children. Benefit from the competitive salary and conditions of the VECTEA (2020) Opportunities for professional learning and development. Opportunities to drive innovative and exciting programs – to make a difference Qualifications Required Qualifications: An ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.