At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality educational programs across various children's services as a casual Early Childhood Teacher.
- Company: Join the City of Ballarat's innovative and inclusive children's services team.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, diverse experiences, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and flexibility in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity exists for qualified Early Childhood Teachers to join the City of Ballarat’s casual workforce and support the delivery of high-quality educational programs across our children’s services.
The City of Ballarat operates Girrabanya Integrated Children’s Services, Wendouree Children’s Centre, Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Children’s Centre, Rowan View Children’s Centre, Vickers Street Kindergarten and the Djila-tjarriu Kindergarten program.
As a casual Early Childhood Teacher, you will provide relief support across our kindergarten programs as required. This flexible role may include leading a program, supporting established teaching teams and covering planned or unplanned staff absences.
You will work under the direction of the Centre Coordinator and Educational Leader, collaborating with a team of early childhood professionals within the National Quality Framework.
The Casual Early Childhood Teacher will ensure that the program is offered in accordance with the National Quality Framework, the Victorian Department of Education Kindergarten Funding Guidelines, the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the City of Ballarat Children’s Services Practice Guide for Educators, and all other relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures.
With an outstanding reputation for innovative and responsive programs, City of Ballarat Children’s Services offers casual educators the opportunity to broaden their experience, contribute across a range of services and make their mark in the early childhood field.
Our vision is to foster trusting, inclusive and interconnected relationships between children, families, educators and communities that support children to be happy, safe and able to reach their full potential.
Our Mission Is To Provide The Children Of Ballarat With Learning Opportunities That Provide The Best Possible Start In Life Through:
- Regular intentional strategies that actively teach, promote and support children’s health and safety.
- Responsive interactions that contribute to healthy brain development.
- Equitable and inclusive practices that support all children and families to participate.
- Welcoming and inviting learning environments that encourage children to learn.
- Programs with a long-standing reputation for quality, delivered by dedicated, knowledgeable professionals.
- Reciprocal relationships with families that recognise their expertise and their role as children’s first and most important educators.
- Meaningful connections with our community as contributing citizens.
- Planned curricula that enrich and extend each child’s learning and development.
About You
To be successful, you will be a motivated and adaptable team player committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care. You will have a solid understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Framework, together with the ability to quickly become familiar with different teams, routines and learning environments.
With a genuine interest in meeting the needs of children and their families, you will confidently lead or support early years professionals as required. Your practice will reflect a holistic approach to children’s care, education, development and wellbeing.
Your strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills will enable you to work effectively with a diverse range of children, families, colleagues and community members. You will be reliable, responsive and comfortable working across different services and teams.
The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification in accordance with the National Quality Framework and the Education and Care Services National Regulations, together with any current registration and checks required for the role.
Contact
For any additional questions, please contact Casey De Lorenzo, Acting Coordinator Quality and Compliance, 0419 241 04 on caseydelorenzo@ballarat.vic.gov.au or Melissa Lloyd, acting Manager Integrated Children's Services on melissalloyd@ballarat.vic.gov.au.
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
Early Childhood Teacher in Ballarat employer: Ballarat City Council
At the City of Ballarat, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and collaboration. As a Maternal & Child Health Nurse, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working from our integrated early learning hubs. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible work arrangements ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally in this rewarding role.
