Early Childhood Teachers have the privilege of commencing a young person’s educational journey. At Plenty Kids, we treat this with the honour it deserves. We love to create learning spaces and opportunities that allow a child to explore the joys of discovering and learning. To enhance this, we are seeking to fill a part-time ongoing position in our sessional kindergarten. About the Role Do you have a passion for early learners and their development and natural curiosity? Do you love working within a team to create a stimulating learning environment? Are you able to relate well to young people? If this has piqued your interest, you could be just the Early Childhood Teacher we’re looking for We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher (Bachelor Qualified) to join our team at Plenty Kids. As part of the teaching team, and members of a Christian learning community, the Early Childhood Teacher plays a pivotal role in teaching and interacting with our students in a manner that is consistent with the Christian values of the College. Enjoying the benefits of school holidays off and weekly planning time allocations, for the stability for our students, this is a part time, ongoing position for the right candidate. About the College Plenty Valley Christian College (PVCC) is a kindergarten to Year 12, co-educational Christian College with more than 900 students. We are one College with five sub-schools: Kindergarten, Early Years, Junior Years, Middle Years and Senior Years. The College is set in a magnificent rural area with spectacular views to the ranges. Plenty Valley Christian College is committed to developing high quality effective Christian education and is an active member of a national network of Christian schools in Australia known as Christian Education National. We are committed to the establishment of a close partnership with parents in the education of their children. Our aim is to offer quality education with a fully integrated Christian worldview, develop a strong sense of community amongst the students, parents and staff with every staff member playing a role in the pastoral care of the students. Plenty Kids is a sessional kindergarten within the College grounds. Skills & Qualifications The ability to model Christian ethics and activity Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education Current VIT registration Outstanding ability in classroom teaching Have a sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education Experience in a similar role highly desirable, but not essential An ability to develop constructive relationships with students, which engender positive attitudes to learning An ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision Current First Aid and Anaphylaxis / Asthma certificates HOW TO APPLY Applications must be received by no later than 4 :00pm, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Early applications are encouraged as interviews and appointments may commence prior to this date Applications will not be considered without the following items provided: Cover letter outlining your suitability for this position, addressed to the Principal Current CV We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted Position Description Early Childhood Teacher