Little's Kindergarten Teacher

Job Summary

Emmanuel invites a highly motivated and passionate Early Childhood qualified Teacher to join its team in a part-time job-share position three days/week (0.6 FTE 7.6 hours/day between 7:00am6:00pm as rostered Wednesday-Friday) for a fixed-term contract . Kindergarten Teachers are employed in accordance with the College’s Enterprise Agreement (Schedule 10) and receive a gross annual salary classified as per the Teacher schedule. In addition to receiving four weeks of annual leave each year, this role receives a further 6 weeks of vacation leave. Subject to the approval of the Enterprise Agreement, vacation leave will increase to 8 weeks per year.

Selection Criteria

• QCT Registration, Bachelor Early Childhood Education, Senior First Aid Certification and Kindergarten Teacher Recognition with DETA
• Our teachers implement an emergent curriculum using a combination of their acquired knowledge of the children and their professional knowledge of the principles of early childhood development. This planning is informed by the National Quality Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and the Australian Early Development Index. Please provide a statement which demonstrates your understanding of Educational Program and Practice, and how you would practically implement the Cycle of Planning and Intentional Teaching within your classroom.
• Provide a statement of your Philosophy of Teaching and elaborate on your understanding of the philosophical approaches of Reggio Emelia, Vygotsky and Froebel and how these approaches have, or may impact your practice as a teacher.
• As this is a job share role, please provide a statement on the attributes you feel are important to ensure the provision of a quality service which promotes continuity in the program and facilitates harmonious relationships with families and team members.
• Little e’s Kindergarten’s philosophy is fully supported by our Christian ethos and is evident in all areas of our curriculum and pedagogy. Please provide a statement of how your Christian faith would be expressed in the workplace.
• Our service is committed to providing open and honest communication with families. Part of our assessment of children’s learning includes identifying areas which may require additional support or referral. Please outline your approach to communicating with families regarding their child’s progress and development, behaviour and any special requirements.

Position Specific Credentials, Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Current HLTAID001, HLTAID003, HLTAID004 First Aid Certification
• Bachelor Education (Early Years trained)
• Kindergarten Teacher Recognition with DETA
• Encouraged to be involved in professional associations outside the College.
  

Personal Attributes

• Every College employee has a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and is in regular fellowship and good standing with a local Christian church. Traditional Christian qualities are lived out and exhibited daily.
• Show commitment to Emmanuel’s mission and vision.
• Exhibit personal behaviour reflective of Emmanuel’s ethos.
• Build effective, supportive and professional relationships.
• Maintain a healthy, respectful and optimistic attitude.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate professionally and reliably in the contribution of shared tasks.
• Demonstrate active involvement in the cycle of reflective practice and professional growth.
• Act with honesty, integrity and compassion, forgiving and accepting forgiveness.

Skills/Competencies

• Possess an understanding of the philosophy of Christian Education and be able to translate it into effective practice in an environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, communication and human relations skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, maintaining confidentiality and reliability in meeting commitments.
  Communicate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning as it applies to Early Years of Education.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current educational trends including Emergent Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Ability to plan and regularly evaluate an interesting, sequential, developmental and enjoyable teaching program.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of current systems, programs, strategies and services to support the diverse needs of students.
• Conversant with Office 365, Schoolbox and associated platforms/technology commonly used throughout the College.

Duties & Responsibilities

Professional Standards

• Maintain and develop professional knowledge.
• Demonstrate best professional practice.
• Actively engage in professional learning.
• Engage professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
• Comply with College policies and QCT/AITSL Professional Standards.
  

Classroom Management

• Provide students with a safe and collaborative culture to achieve excellence, relative to individual requirements and in the best interests of the child.
• Be responsible for the education and support of the children within each allocated class.
• Know, plan, program and teach the Kindergarten’s curriculum guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks, EYLF and QKLG and Christian Education.

Pastoral Care

• Be responsible for the nurture and care of the children within each allocated class, providing for the individual long and short term needs of each child.
• Develop open respectful relationships with each family.
  

Pedagogy

• Implement the Kindergarten’s Philosophy and Goals, in the classroom and other aspects of school life in a natural spontaneous way that will foster faith.
• Develop and implement an appropriate program that is consistent with the Philosophy, practices and policies of the Kindergarten.
• Effectively establish and carry out evaluation and reporting procedures in line with the Kindergarten’s licencing, accreditation and centre requirements.
• Replace this statement above with Implement the required standards of the National Quality Framework (NQF) with accountability to Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice.
• Maintain a high standard of work in the classroom, including comprehensive evaluation and assessment of each child’s progress, in keeping with required standards.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and current evaluation records to support the process of reporting to parents in the form of Transition Reports written form and verbally and at parentteacher interviews.

Christian Philosophy

• Willingly contribute to the spiritual growth and fellowship of the Emmanuel community.
• Implement the school’s Christian philosophy in the classroom and other aspects of school life in a natural, spontaneous way that fosters faith.

Other Responsibilitie

• Take part in the professional review process as negotiated and implemented.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with Australian Privacy Principles.
• Involve parents in the program.
• Comply with all licencing and accreditation policies.
• Work collaboratively and collegially with the Director and other staff in relation to the day to day running of Little e’s.
• Attend Open Day
• Attend staff meetings, excursions, Parent/Teacher meetings and interviews.
• Be diligent and punctual with playground and rostered duties, and other school timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of Kindy and child related matters.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance at lessons, complete roll in good time.
• Be aware of and implement all relevant Kindy policies as per College and Little e’s standards, as found on School box.
  

Student Protection
Emmanuel supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by:

• Being informed of their responsibilities in relation to child protection including, but not limited to, all Child Protection training and being familiar with the Child Protection Code of Conduct.
• Following all legislative requirements, Child Protection Policy and Working with Children Policy.
• Wearing the name badge at all times.
• Immediately reporting any suspicions of inappropriate, unlawful or unusual behaviour of students, colleagues or visitors to the College and its duty of care to protect students and staff from harm (self or other).

Work Health and Safety

To comply with WHS 2011 legislation, all employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, students, visitors, volunteers and fellow staff members by being proactive in their duty of care:

• Reporting any identified hazards or safety issues to the College WH&SA.
• Complying with and being supportive of Work Health and Safety requirements, as published on Schoolbox.
• Carrying out work practices in accordance with current Work Health and Safety standards.
• Ensuring all third party partnering arrangements comply with legislated requirements.
• Ensuring that no any equipment, materials, appliances or chemicals are brought to the College which do not meet the required safety standards.
• Lodging risk assessments for all external and internal risk activities.
• Reporting any accidents involving students.
• Undertaking training, as required.
• Following all safety procedures and instructions.

How to Apply

• Please address the Selection Criteria, limiting responses to half a page per criterion.
• Complete the on-line Application Form.
• Attach the Selection Criteria electronically with your Application Form. These attachments should be in either .doc, docx or pdf format. A covering letter and resume is welcome but is not mandatory.
• Please direct any enquiries to employment@emmanuel.qld.edu.au, or Mrs Adrienna Matheson, Human Resources Officer on (07) 5561 4046.

Selection criteria are based on the essential requirements of the position and assess commitment, understanding, attributes, attitudes and values, particularly as they relate to children. They promote fair processes and equal opportunity, and set the standards which will be used to measure suitability. These standards will be fair, objective and measurable. Short-listing is undertaken by members of a selection panel. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed. The interview will consist of a series of questions, based on determining the capacity of the applicant to undertake the position.

Applicants will be given the opportunity to explain and expand upon the information provided in their application. All short-listed applicants will be notified of the outcome of the interview. We reserve the right to contact before closing date. Applications will be personally acknowledged.

Copies of qualifications and proof of identity will be required upon appointment. Remuneration is in line with the Emmanuel College Enterprise Agreement and we pay 11.5% superannuation. International candidates will provide relevant Visa documentation supporting their right to live and work in Australia. This information will be verified with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Candidates will not be appointed to any position if they do not have the right to live and work in Australia. We wish you all the best with your application!