Diploma Qualified Co-Educator

Genazzano FCJ College is a high performing Catholic day and boarding school beginning with the Early Learning Centre (co-educational 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten) and girls only education from Preparatory to Year 12.Our program is based on a commitment to delivering high quality programs which are flexible and responsive to individual, family, school and community needs. Reggio Emilia guides our philosophy and our pedagogy is reflective of current research and thinking and is founded on essential core principles such as: play based, child initiated and Educator facilitated learning. It is also based on inclusive, equitable, respectful, ethical and family centred practices. Each of these principles and practices are upheld within the ‘National Early Years’ Learning Framework’ (NQF), and the ‘Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework’ (VEYLDF) and the ‘National Quality Standards’ (NQS).Our kindergarten and programs have been assessed against the National Quality Framework and have received an overall rating of "Exceeding".Work Days of the Role: Monday – FridayHours of Work of the Role: Monday to Thursday 11.15am – 4.00pm & Friday 12noon – 4.00pm.Description:  Commencing in Term 1 2021 this is a part-time (23 hrs/week) position with our 5 day a week 4yo group.  Days are Monday-Thursday 11.15am-4.00pm and Friday 12noon to 4.00pm with children attending 8:50am-3:00pm. You will be working with an Early Childhood Teacher, and job share the co-educator role with another Diploma Qualified Educator.  You will work closely with these staff to provide a high-quality educational program and be responsible to the group teacher on a day-to-day basis for implementing the programs aims. The role does extend to lunch cover in our ELC3 class.You will have:previous experience working within kindergartens as a co-educator (experience in Reggio Emilia an advantage)motivation to work as part of a collaborative teamexcellent verbal and written communication skillsinitiative and capacity to work with minimal supervisionstrong understanding of the NQF & VELDFflexibility and ability to adapt to changean understanding of facilitating independent learning and scaffold children’s playbe able to form engaging relationships with children, parents and staffRequirements WWCCPolice checkCurrent first Aid certificate HLTAID004Commitment to ongoing professional developmentAttendance at team meetingsThis is a Diploma position; however, we will consider applicants who are actively working towards their Diploma qualification, experienced Certificate III Educators who are planning to upgrade to Diploma.  Please apply by sending a one-page cover letter and resume via email to the College Principal.  If you have a query before submitting your application please contact Mrs Alison Lucas, Director of Early Learning Centre on 8862 1255Additional RequirementsGenazzano FCJ College ELC is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing. We have policies in place to ensure the wellbeing of our children.Industrial Agreement/Award Employment is in accordance with terms and conditions of Victorian Catholic Schools Multi-Employer Agreement 2018.PD ELC Co-Educator

Diploma Qualified Co-Educator

Genazzano FCJ College is a high performing Catholic day and boarding school beginning with the Early Learning Centre (co-educational 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten) and girls only education from Preparatory to Year 12.

Our program is based on a commitment to delivering high quality programs which are flexible and responsive to individual, family, school and community needs. Reggio Emilia guides our philosophy and our pedagogy is reflective of current research and thinking and is founded on essential core principles such as: play based, child initiated and Educator facilitated learning. It is also based on inclusive, equitable, respectful, ethical and family centred practices. Each of these principles and practices are upheld within the ‘National Early Years’ Learning Framework’ (NQF), and the ‘Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework’ (VEYLDF) and the ‘National Quality Standards’ (NQS).

Our kindergarten and programs have been assessed against the National Quality Framework and have received an overall rating of "Exceeding".

Work Days of the Role: Monday – Friday

Hours of Work of the Role: Monday to Thursday 11.15am – 4.00pm & Friday 12noon – 4.00pm.

Description:  Commencing in Term 1 2021 this is a part-time (23 hrs/week) position with our 5 day a week 4yo group.  Days are Monday-Thursday 11.15am-4.00pm and Friday 12noon to 4.00pm with children attending 8:50am-3:00pm. You will be working with an Early Childhood Teacher, and job share the co-educator role with another Diploma Qualified Educator.  You will work closely with these staff to provide a high-quality educational program and be responsible to the group teacher on a day-to-day basis for implementing the programs aims. The role does extend to lunch cover in our ELC3 class.

You will have:

  • previous experience working within kindergartens as a co-educator (experience in Reggio Emilia an advantage)
  • motivation to work as part of a collaborative team
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision
  • strong understanding of the NQF & VELDF
  • flexibility and ability to adapt to change
  • an understanding of facilitating independent learning and scaffold children’s play
  • be able to form engaging relationships with children, parents and staff

Requirements

  • WWCC
  • Police check
  • Current first Aid certificate HLTAID004
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Attendance at team meetings

This is a Diploma position; however, we will consider applicants who are actively working towards their Diploma qualification, experienced Certificate III Educators who are planning to upgrade to Diploma.  

Please apply by sending a one-page cover letter and resume via email to the College Principal.  If you have a query before submitting your application please contact Mrs Alison Lucas, Director of Early Learning Centre on 8862 1255

Additional Requirements

Genazzano FCJ College ELC is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing. We have policies in place to ensure the wellbeing of our children.

Industrial Agreement/Award

Employment is in accordance with terms and conditions of Victorian Catholic Schools Multi-Employer Agreement 2018.

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