We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years educator to join our Early Learning Centre team in 2025. The position of Early Learning Centre (ELC) teacher is key to creating a positive learning environment, in which children are actively engaged in the learning process, using a variety of teaching strategies to cater for learning styles and mixed abilities. This is a classroom teacher job share role, working with the ELC Director to have shared responsibility for the class. The 0.8 FTE is over five days, working in the afternoons on Monday and Tuesday and all-day Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Applicants are required to be a trained Early Childhood teacher with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies or an equivalent four-year tertiary qualification. Experience in a similar position, teamed with training in inquiry-based learning and Reggio Emilia, would be highly regarded. We are looking for staff who possess: An understanding of and experience working with young children A desire and proven ability to work in teams in and out of the classroom An understanding and experience in educating in the outdoors (Learning in, with, from and for nature) An outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff Other desirable experience and qualities include: A passion for and broad understanding of sustainability Experience and belief in Restorative Practices A desire to make a difference in and beyond school To Apply Applicants are strongly advised to refer and apply via the Position Description on our website: To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are. Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees and your personal response to the Position Description (preferably as one combined PDF file). Applicants will be asked to provide their VIT registration number in their application. Advice to ApplicantsIn your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise in working with young people. We'd like to get to know you a little through your letter. Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following: Your experience in teaching in an early years environment Any experience you may have with Reggio Emilia educational approach and inquiry learning Your experience with working in teams To submit your application, please ensure you complete the Application for Employment by 9.00am on Monday 18 November 2024. For additional information please email: Willeka CoxHuman Resources Manager