Canterbury and District Preschool (CDP) is a community-managed, not-for-profit Kindergarten. We provide 3 and 4 year old sessional Kindergarten programs. CDP is a friendly and welcoming community with opportunities for professional learning, collaboration and enjoying teaching and learning within our beautiful, natural environment on the edge of community parklands. At CDP we are committed to: Promoting equity and respect for each child’s individuality autonomy and independence and interdependence; Encouraging and inspiring children’s thinking and individual skills; Providing a child safe environment where children are safe and feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives; Promoting and protecting the cultural safety and the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with additional/directed needs and children experiencing vulnerability.
We are planning to introduce additional places in our 3YO Kinder Group and are seeking a Diploma or Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Co-Educator to join our team. You will be working within a ratio of 3 staff to 25 children and supported in your role by an experienced lead ECT, Dip Educator and Lunch Cover ECT, along with support from the EL/Director and full CDP team. Mondays and Thursdays: 8.00am to 5.00pm (with 45 min lunch breaks/30 mins unpaid) – session times are 8.30pm to 4.00pm each day The position will require you to be an active team member and includes: * Building welcoming, responsive, equitable and respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues and community * Assisting with the planning and implementation of inspiring and fun-filled, play-based learning programs to extend children’s interests, strengths and abilities * Maintaining CDP’s high standards and commitment to continuous improvement * Applying your commitment to and knowledge of the Child Safe Standards to contribute to a child safe organisation that recognises and values the diverse backgrounds of all children, families, and the local community. For more information about CDP programs, philosophy, timetable, groups and approach, please visit our website: [Canterbury District & Pre-School: Welcome homepage](https://canterburykinder.org.au/)
Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
