Kindergarten Teacher Drouin

Large multi-campus Christian school

Part time (approx. 0.6 FTE) ongoing position

Drouin East location

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,800 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Kindergarten Teacher to work at our Drouin East campus, commencing in Term 1 next year.

Responsible to the Head of Kindergartens, the main responsibilities of the Kindergarten Teacher are to ensure that the planned curriculum is delivered well, and that the classroom is administered and operated within the guidelines and policies set by the school board and executive leadership team.

Some other responsibilities include:

Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their teaching practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle

Supporting, encouraging and nurturing students

Conducting daily activities to fulfil the aims and objectives set out in the Chairo Kinder educational policies and mission statement

Actively initiating and engaging in positive communication with students, parents and staff members

Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith

Appropriate registration and compliance with the standards of skilled practice as required by the Victorian Institute of Teaching

Thorough knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Quality Improvement frameworks, as well as the practice principles

Well-informed understanding of current educational practices and philosophies, including within Christian schools and kindergartens

Sound knowledge of teaching from a Christian worldview perspective

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking, including Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rd4ap