Casual Early Childhood Teachers and Educators

Summary:

We are seeking enthusiastic, qualified casual teachers and educators to join our dynamic team. This temporary role offers flexible working hours, allowing you to contribute to the development and learning of children by working alongside teaching teams who deliver high-quality early education and care. CKP has sessional kindergartens in the City of Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Shire, City of Kingston and the City of Casey.

Responsibilities:

• Be available for casual shifts, with little or short notice.
• Be able to use technology to accept roles and update availability.
• Support the implementation of the educational program for children, including contributing to data collection.
• Collaborate with other leaders, teachers and educators to create a cohesive learning environment.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in education or teaching (e.g. Certificate 3, Diploma, Bachelor of Education).
• Valid Working with Children Card or VIT.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current child safety training certifications.
• Experience working with kindergarten-aged children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and form relationships with children, families and peers.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Community Kinders Plus is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.  We:

• know that children learn best when they feel safe and are safe.
• have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.
• are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe and child-friendly organisation where all children are valued and protected from abuse.
• will recognise and respect diversity and celebrate children of all ages, genders, identities, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, abilities and family backgrounds.
• recognise the distinctive history and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and respect and observe their cultural rights.
• are committed to creating a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities, experiences and cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are respected and valued.
• are committed to providing an environment where all children feel valued, are listened to and are genuinely considered and involved in decisions that affect their lives.

The wellbeing and safety of the children in our care will always be our priority.

We have specific policies, procedures and practices in place to support our people to achieve these commitments.