About the Centre/Service Ripponlea Kinder is a community kindergarten offering mixed age group sessions for up to 54 children. Our children play and learn in a peaceful and natural setting that is part of Ripponlea Primary School. We are an exceeding service and have above ratio staffing. On Mondays and Fridays we have an Italian teacher join us and on Wednesdays and Thursdays we run small group bush kinder sessions at Ripponlea Estate in the afternoons and have a small group back at the kinder. Ripponlea Kindergarten acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land where we learn, play and work. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their Elders, past and present. Ripponlea Kindergarten is committed to creating a Child Safe environment. Protecting children from harm and abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all staff members. Description We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to fill a temporary role for part of Term 3 (between 7 August - 5 September and between 10 - 20 September). We offer excellent working conditions in a friendly and supportive setting. You will be working with 2 Diploma qualified staff members with a group of 22 children and on Thursday afternoons from 1-4 you will be working with 1 Diploma qualified educator and 11 children. Planning and conditions are in accordance with the VECTEA 2020. It is expected that you are familiar with the VEYLDF, the newly updated EYLF and Child Safe Standards and that you will work in accordance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. Qualifications Early Childhood Teacher qualification recognised by ACECQA. VIT registration. Up to date First Aid including asthma, anaphylaxis and cpr. Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting certificate.