Current Vacancies

Educational Leader

This position requires the incumbent to inspire, lead, and mentor Early Years Educators in quality, ethical practice that aligns with MTHCS values, Early Learning Centre philosophy, ECA Code of Ethics and Child Safe Standards. The Educational Leader is required to support daily operations of the service.

Early Childhood Teacher

This position is responsible for the delivery of developmentally informed programs to children 3 – 6 who are enrolled at the Preschool. Support to other centres in the cluster may be required – and negotiated as needed.

Essential:

• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and represent MTHCS in a professional manner.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or any such qualification as approved by Early Childhood Australia.
• Good time-management with the ability to plan, work and manage time effectively without direct supervision.
• An interest in improving the health of families through the delivery of children's services.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development.
• Ability to prepare, document and implement a detailed developmentally appropriate educational program for children with parental involvement.
• A demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to collaborate and lead a team of educators.
• Ability to work closely with EY Leadership team.
• Knowledge of National Quality Standards and VEYLDF.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Police Check.

Desirable:

• Bachelor of Education or working towards.
• Experience as a leader within an Early Years' Service.

Educational Leader

• Promote a positive culture and build a professional learning community.
• Support and mentor educators in building professional and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Observe and engage in critical reflection regarding child / educator interactions to support best practice within a quality early childhood educational program.
• Build on current strengths and identify areas of need in relation to Professional Development and Practice of educators.
• Plan for, lead, and actively participate in staff meetings.
• Regularly contribute to the QIP and RAP through review, discussion and documentation.
• To comply with MTHCS Code of Conduct.
• To ensure that MTHCS Infection Control guidelines are fully implemented.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.
• Other duties as directed.

Early Childhood Teacher

• Ensuring that children's developmental outcomes are met and progressed.
• Leading program planning.
• Leading professional, developmentally informed observations about children.
• Leading and creating a learning environment which responds to each child's developmental abilities.
• Oversight of the delivery of a service which is child and family centred in its approach.
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant Acts, Regulations and Standards that affect Children's Services.
• Implementation of School Readiness Funding program.
• To comply with the professional development requirements in the Industrial Award of agreement (under the VECTEA).
• To actively encourage parent (families) involvement in developing and implementing the program at preschool.
• To collaborate and network with colleagues across the catchment.
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge of the relevant Acts, Regulations, Legislation, Codes of Practice and Industry and Australian Standards and Guidelines that affect the Education and Care Services and incorporating them into all aspects of practice.
• To comply with the professional development requirements in the Industrial Award of agreement (under the VECTEA).
• Other duties as directed.