Join our team of valued teachers at our sessional kindergarten at Eynesbury Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for a complex groups Start Date: 28 January 2025 4-year-old group, plus increase your hours on our relief team on your non-working days Teacher interested in nominated supervisor responsiblities will have an advantage - support and training provided We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers "Co-located with Eynesbury Primary School, our vibrant, state of the art kindergarten provides inclusive, high-quality, play-based preschool programs The layout of the environment promotes relationships, communication, collaboration and exploration through play. Materials are thoughtfully added to promote creativity, thinking, experimentation and open-ended play." Learn more here: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/eynesbury-kindergarten Available position ECT for 4-year-old Yellow Group Sessions Tue & Thu 22.5 hours per week, plus additional planning time for a large group Roster Tue & Thu 8.00 am to 4.15 plus 6 hours planning on another day Working with Sparkways VECTEA terms & conditions Paid time off over term breaks You can ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay Apply for other part time positions as they become available We want to meet you: Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for complex group Are you a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teacher? Are you seeking a pathway, with training and mentoring, to step up to Nominated Supervisor? Do you have Full VIT registration and love mentoring & coaching teachers and educators? Do you have practical expertise in including children with additional needs? Do you have the skills to role model excellence in teaching - scaffolding and documenting children's learning in play based, child led pedagogy? Can you contribute to a child-centred, friendly team? Do people describe you as positive and energetic? Are you seeking part-time work with paid time off over the term breaks? Do you want to work in a kindergarten close to home? Would you like to join a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals? Do you want career progression opportunities, while also working close to your community? Yes …. then we would love to hear from you How to apply We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers Apply with your resume Through the link on Seek OR email to employmentsparkways.org.au Any questions? Email /call Judith in the People & Culture team employmentsparkways.org.au 0437 942 438 We value you Commited and supportive Area Manager with dedicated time in the services every week Generous sick and carer’s leave, available to you from your first day of work Free First Aid, CPR renewals Free Flu Vaccinations Subscription to ECA Learning hub Annual professional development / networking days Annual appraisal and learning goals Tailored professional development to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100’s of major retailers Health and wellbeing initiatives Free and confidential access to professional counsellors for you and your family members for working through personal or professional issues, through our world class Employee Assistant Program 10% Staff Childcare Discount at our long day care centres in Whittlesea, Flemington, Footscray, Richmond and Carrum Downs We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged Working within innovative environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety all come together Being part of a team who understand the importance of building a strong pedagogical practice Putting the children first and not budgets Working hard but having fun too About Sparkways At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow. We are here to spark change Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways? Learn more about us: https://sparkways.org.au/ Child safety and inclusiveness Sparkways and all our childcare and kindergarten services are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect. Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability. Read more about our commitment here: https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/SPK059-Child-Safety-Handbook-D5.pdf