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Early Childhood Teacher Early Learning Victoria Wedderburn Salary band: $72,847 $116,906. Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Wedderburn College, offering long day care and kindergarten for Three- and Four-year-olds, with future expansion to PrePrep. Role Purpose The Early Childhood Teacher will deliver highquality early childhood education guided by evidenceinformed, contemporary pedagogy, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, and National Education and Care Law and Regulations. Key Responsibilities Deliver and lead the implementation of highquality educational programmes in funded kindergarten sessions. Build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children, and colleagues, ensuring an inclusive environment where each child''s learning and development needs are met. Ensure compliance with Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, and ELV policies. Plan, deliver and evaluate integrated teaching and learning strategies tailored to each child''s individual needs. Conduct ongoing assessment of children''s progress, provide insightful feedback to families and maintain clear communication. Mentor student teachers on placement, integrating them into the educational setting. Drive service improvement by assessing strengths and areas for growth in accordance with the QIP. Promote a learning culture by prioritising reflective practice and continuous selfevaluation. Role Requirements Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification. Valid VIT registration. Demonstrated experience delivering a highquality playbased educational programme. Extensive understanding of Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards. Strong ability to lead, mentor and guide educational teams. Effective communication and relationshipbuilding skills with staff, children, families and communities. Experience working with vulnerable children and families. Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria). First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications. Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable. International Police Check required if resided outside of Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 years. Capabilities Communication: Utilises effective communication skills to maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children. Respectful Relationships & Conflict Resolution Personal Attributes: Demonstrates public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights. Flexibility & Adaptability: Operates effectively in a flexible, changing environment. Collaborative Working: Leads a culture of collaboration within the centre. Positive Learning: Creates a positive learning environment, uses respectful communication to support children''s social, emotional and cognitive development. HighQuality Practice: Committed to evidenceinformed pedagogy aligned with Victorian frameworks. Encourages reflective practice. Selection Criteria Criteria 1 Demonstrates the skills and experience to fulfill the Role Requirements of Educational Delivery, Compliance and Child Safety and Leadership and Mentoring. Criteria 2 Personal Attributes see the Capabilities section above. Criteria 3 HighQuality Practice see the Capabilities section above. Criteria 4 Positive Learning Environment see the Capabilities section above. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging representation from all cultural, gender, religious, ethnic, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for staff with disability. Conditions of Employment Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) summarising skills, experience and suitability to the role, and to respond directly to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date; we will not contact applicants before this time. How to Apply Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the Department website before 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 16th December. #J-18808-Ljbffr