Early Learning Centre Co-Educator and Early Learning Centre Teacher

• Part Time positions, commencing in January 2022

• Located in south east Melbourne, close to public transport

• Excellent facilities, a professional and supportive working environment

About the School

Oakleigh Grammar is an independent co-educational Christian school educating children from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Located in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Oakleigh Grammar is committed to providing an academically rigorous, internationally oriented and socially responsible learning environment.  The School serves a culturally diverse student population and offers a suite of unique and globally recognised educational programs, which challenge all students to achieve their best.

The Oakleigh Grammar Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a state-of-the-art facility a light-filled, stimulating learning environment for children aged between two and four years old.

Our ELC curriculum is inspired by the key principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy for early childhood education. At the heart of this philosophy is the belief that children are full of creativity and curiosity. That’s why our curriculum is flexible and emerges from children’s ideas and observations.

At Oakleigh Grammar, we believe that the effectiveness of our teachers is the key to a high performance of our students.

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The Positions:

Oakleigh Grammar has exciting opportunities for a passionate Early Learning Centre (ELC) Co-Educator and ELC Teacher to be a part of our Early Learning Centre Team.

Position: ELC Co-Educator (part-time)

Reporting to the Early Learning Centre Coordinator, the ELC Co-Educator will be responsible for assisting the ELC Teachers to provide high quality care and education for the children.

Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card

• Certificate III in Early Childhood/Children’s Services or higher

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

• A demonstrated capacity to establish positive and effective working relationships with staff, children and families

Position: ELC Teacher (part-time)

Reporting to the ELC Coordinator, the ELC Teacher will be responsible for the effective delivery of an early childhood program where each student is challenged to achieve their personal best.

Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification and current registration with the Victorian institute of Teaching (VIT)

• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to implement effective teaching and learning strategies in order to cater for different learning styles

• The ability to teach across a wide range of age groups

• A demonstrated ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with staff, families and children

These roles would suit someone having a personal commitment to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and realising this in practice.

Oakleigh Grammar complies with the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 mandatory vaccination Directions and therefore the successful candidate must provide evidence of vaccination.

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, small team environment

• Free parking

Application Process

Applications should be emailed to: Employment@Oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au

All applications should include

• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position

• A Resume detailing your qualifications and experience

• Three professional referees

For all questions related to this position please contact the HR Officer, Ms Kseniya Subach

Position Descriptions can be found on the Oakleigh Grammar website: https://www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/careers/

*Please note we do not accept applications via agencies

The closing date for applications: 1 November 2021

Child Safe School Statement: Oakleigh Grammar is a Child Safe School and we are committed to ensuring a culture of child safety. All staff employed by the School are required to hold current VIT (with National History Check) registration or a current Working with Children Check (for employees)  (provided by you) and adhere to the School's Staff Code of Conduct Policy and Child Safe Policy. These policies can be viewed at http//www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/Policies&Procedures