Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten

Selection Criteria - Assistant Teacher’s position -

Children are not things to be moulded, but people to be unfolded

“There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance, or one can create an

environment in which singers and dancers flourish.”

The following pages present the selection criteria for the position of: Assistant TeacherIt is anticipated that any applicant for this position will reference these criteria when making their application.The management and staff of Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten value professionalism and seek to attract applicants of commitment to community and to the important principals of early childhood education.

• Qualifications

• Skills

• Knowledge

• Attitudes

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

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A group of boys are playing superheroes and having an active time of it. As they pass another group of children playing in the mud pit they shout out, “ Get outa here. This is our base”Add your thoughts here…

A child is watching a small group of peers playing an imaginary game….”Add your thoughts here…

A parent wants to leave their child at Kindy for the day but their child is unable to independently separate. The child usually farewells their parent happily…Add your thoughts here…

Demonstrate how you would respond in the following circumstances

Qualifications

Certificate III (Community Services – Children’s Services) or equivalent/studying towards

Current Senior First Aid and Resuscitation certificate

Current Suitability Card

Certified Supervisor’s role and responsibilities

Applicant’s response:Date:

Professional Qualifications: Please bring a copy to the interviewDate of issue:

Recent Professional position:Overview of responsibilities:

Senior First Aid/Resuscitation: Please bring a copy to the interviewDate of issue:

Current Suitability Card:Date of Issue:

Certified Supervisor:Outline the experience you have shared undertaking this role.

If none has been undertaken, share with us what you understand by this role?

SkillsThe ability to implement or a commitment to learn how to implement a planned program, ensuring the needs of individual children and the group are met

The ability to or a commitment to learn how to document observations of children’s behavior and development

The ability to work as an effective team member and to support all staff

The ability to set and achieve work goals and maintain flexible practices

Well developed interpersonal, oral and/or written communication skills

Effective time management skills

Applicant’s response:Date:

Implementation or a commitment to learn how to implement a planned program, ensuring the needs of individual children and the group are met

The ability to or a commitment to learn how to document observations of children’s behavior and development

The ability to work as an effective team member and to support all staff

The ability to set and achieve work goals and maintain flexible practices

Well developed interpersonal, oral and/or written communication skills

Effective time management skills

Knowledge

A developing understanding of or a commitment to learn about theories of early childhood development

A developing understanding of or a commitment to learn about the provision of a safe, well planned indoor and outdoor learning environment

An awareness of or a commitment to learn about parenting issues

An understanding of or a commitment to learn about inclusion

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A developing understanding of or a commitment to learn about theories of early childhood development

A developing understanding of or a commitment to learn about the provision of a safe, well planned indoor and outdoor learning environment

An awareness of or a commitment to learn about parenting issues

An understanding of or a commitment to learn about inclusion

AttitudesPossess an enthusiastic and committed attitude towards the care and education of young children

Willing to apply initiative and reflective practice to the delivery of spontaneous learning experiences for children

Serve to promote social justice and equity by demonstrating an attitude of acceptance and respect for all children and their families

Possess a positive attitude to the inclusion of children with additional needs and those of all cultures

Possess empathy for the individual needs and desires of the child and their families

Committed to continuing professional and personal development

Committed to becoming familiar with the relevant government acts/regulations and the ECA Code of Ethics

Committed to developing and maintaining effective team relationships

Committed to maintaining direct, open and effective communication

Applicant’s response:Date: Share your enthusiasm and commitment for the care and education of young children

How would you exercise initiative and imagination in your delivery of spontaneous learning experiences to children

What do you consider important about reflective practice?

What would reflective discussion look like?

Share ways you have successfully promoted social justice and equity in your professional practice.What have the challenges been and how have you addressed these?

How do you engage in diverse relationships?Share some of the strengths and challenges.

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How does your empathy for the individual’s needs and desires and those of their families, translate in your professional practice?

Outline aspects of you expanding professional and personal development

How do you keep yourself informed of relevant government acts/regulations, National and State curriculum and the ECA Code of Ethics?

Share ways you have developed and maintained effective team relationships and discus what are the challenges you (may) have experienced and ways you (may) have managed them.

Share ways you maintain direct, open and effective communication relevant to your professional responsibilities

We are all unique. What’s in YOUR pocket? Add your thoughts here…

How do the contents of your pocket influence you? Add your thoughts here…

A child is scribbling on paper with crayons… Add your thoughts here…

After the children leave for the day……… Add your thoughts here…

New families are enrolling …. Add your thoughts here…

Demonstrate how you would respond to the following statements…

A wonderful professional development opportunity is coming to town this weekend…. Add your thoughts here…

Parents would like to have a discussion on program experiences that are concerning them. The centre hosts a discussion group for the next evening. Add your thoughts here…

A child wants a toy and another child has it. Add your thoughts here…

A parent stays at kindy and their youngest child stays with them. Add your thoughts here…

A parent wants to find out about their child’s experiences at Kindy. Add your thoughts here…

Demonstrate how you would respond in the following circumstances (cont.)

As well as addressing the selection criteria for this position, we encourage you to take the time to share your personal

thoughts on the role of assistant teacher in a community kindy giving us an understanding of how you perceive the role, what

you believe you can contribute to it and how this will add scope to the life of this community , its children and its families.

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

Chinese Proverb

What is important for you to share with us?…. Add more of your thoughts here

What more do you seek to know about this centre, this position this community?

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