About the Centre/Service Sunnyside Kindergarten is a stand-alone community-committee-managed sessional Kindergarten. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy where children are viewed as competent, capable, and co-constructors. We are a highly sought-after kindergarten in our local area with full enrolments for 2024. Sunnyside is situated on an acre property, it has extensive resources, wonderful expansive classrooms and an extremely unique outdoor garden. Our strengths are our relationships and engagements with children, families and a high-quality program. Description We have a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated 4-year-old Teacher to join the Sunnyside Team. We are looking for a Teacher to run our 4-year-old Yellow Group. This is a Maternity Leave position commencing in Term 2 2024, with a proposed start date of Monday 15 th April 2024/ Monday 29 th April 2024 and will be a 9-month maternity position with a 3-month probation period. The Yellow Group has 28 children with one kindergarten Teacher and two Diploma qualified Educators. The team works collaboratively to provide a fun and interactive indoor and outdoor program. You will be required to meet regularly with the Educational Leader and the other Teachers at the Kindergarten to strive for best practice, high-quality education and care. The Teacher role also includes: attending staff meetings and leadership meetings; attending parent information meetings; being an active part of the community; Contributing to the services Quality Improvement Plan; and caring and actively working across other roles. Qualifications Requirements Bachelor of Education (Early childhood) or Masters of Teaching in Early years or equivalent recognised by ACECQA Early Childhood VIT registration National Police Check First aid Annual update of CPR Anaphylaxis Asthma training Obligations Mandatory Reporting Training Understanding of Reportable conduct ‘Child safe standards’ Computer skills Understanding of Reggio inspired philosophy For the Teacher role, the following skills, knowledge and attributes will be considered: Strong communication and interpersonal skills A willingness to be a part of a team and contribute to the service’s high-quality operations Comprehensive knowledge of theory relating to childhood education and care (VEYLDF, NQF and professional standards) current research/innovative practice Knowledge and understanding of leadership theory and the use of range of leadership styles The ability to lead a team and support educators to understand and implement policies, procedures and reflect on their practice. Knowledge of the Reggio philosophy and documentation styles Consider methods to demonstrate how the kindergarten is meeting expected standards An inclusive attitude to embedding all cultures into the Program, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety. SELECTION CRITERIA We are keen to find out what skills and attributes you have to offer us. In order for your application to be considered please address the following questions. (1 paragraph per question is sufficient.) What is your planning and documentation style (examples will be required if interviewed)? What are your beliefs and teaching practices around group meetings with children? What do you believe to the main objective of a four-year-old kindergarten program? Give us an example of a difficult conversation that you have had with a parent or a work colleague. Please detail the circumstance/issue, your approach, the outcome, and the time frame. How do you manage your time effectively?