Pre-Kinder Assistant

Kinross Wolaroi School; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange, NSW, is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Assistant to support 2 days per week (8:00am–4:06pm) in the Pre-Kinder program. You will assist educators with daily learning experiences and play-based activities, and help children engage in routines.

We value a qualification in Early Childhood Education, calm, and strong interpersonal skills, and you will help create a safe, inclusive learning environment, supervise transitions, and support wellbeing reporting

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills to engage with children and colleagues.
• Calm, organized, and able to adapt to changing routines.
• Ability to foster inclusive, safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators with daily learning experiences and play-based activities.
• Support children to participate in educational programs and routines.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Assist children with transitions between activities throughout the day.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
• Assist with setting up and packing away learning materials, equipment and resources.
• Monitor children's wellbeing and report concerns to the Director of Pre-Kinder.
• Accompany children to specialist lessons, assemblies, library visits and school events as required.
• Assist with morning tea and lunch supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

Key responsibilities

Assist educators in implementing daily learning experiences and play-based activities

Support children to participate positively in educational programs and routines

Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all children

Assist children with transitions between activities throughout the day

Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development

Assist with setting up and packing away learning materials, equipment and resources

Assist in monitoring children's wellbeing and report concerns to the Director of Pre-Kinder

Accompany children to specialist lessons, assemblies, library visits and school events as required

Assist with morning tea and lunch supervision

About you

Qualification in Early Childhood Education

Experience working with children with a diverse range of needs

Current First Aid certificate

Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels

High degree of discretion, initiative, and personal organisation

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Energy, enthusiasm and a passion for assisting students with learning

Good oral and written communication skills

About us

Kinross Wolaroi School is a co-educational, independent day & boarding school of the Uniting Church. The School has a proud tradition of educating young people in its regional context and has been doing so for more than 140 years. With a strong history of excellent academic results along with a diverse co-curricular program, Kinross Wolaroi School is a non-selective school with approximately 1,000 students enrolled, located in the regional city of Orange, NSW. We firmly believe that the enjoyment of learning and the wellbeing of our students are paramount.

What we offer

Kinross Wolaroi School offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and professional development is encouraged. We provide the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a caring school community. Staff enjoy access to school facilities and are part of a team committed to student success and wellbeing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Employment details

Employment will be offered on a permanent, part-time basis, with the start date to be negotiated. The role entails working (2) two days a week, from 8:00am to 4:06pm, totalling 15.2 hours per week.