Employment

On this page, you will find information about kindergarten positions at GKA and how to apply for vacancies.

Applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced people are always welcome.

To apply or register your interest in working for GKA please submit your resume and contact details here. To see where a particular centre is located or all of our centres, please use the 'centres' link above or click here: Geelong Kindergarten Association Centres.

Full time and part time employment vacancies arise throughout the year, are more frequent from October to December and are less frequent after January each year.

Positions are advertised in the Geelong Advertiser.

Casual vacancies arise for relief staff in the field of Early Childhood Education throughout the year.

CURRENT VACANCIES -

Click her for Kinder Teacher Selection Criteria (Winchelsea and Belmont)

Two positions are currently open: Helen Mary Kininmonth in Winchelsea & Alexander Thomson in Belmont

Early Childhood Staff: Emergency Teachers, Activity Group Leaders and Assistants

As part of our pool of kindergarten relief staff, suitably qualified staff are invited to apply for short duration work across the GKA group of centres.To apply, please post your resume & covering letter to PO Box 971, Geelong Victoria 3220.

Qualification requirements

All positions require:

	Citizenship status or a valid visa with the right to work in Australia.
	Staff are also expected to have a good working knowledge of information technology systems including internet and email.

Teacher and Assistant qualifications, training and experience is summarised below. Further details, including selection criteria, are in the position descriptions which can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Kindergarten Teachers are required to hold recognised academic qualifications, screening and operational training including:

A three year Early Childhood teaching qualification (minimum) as approved by the Victorian Branch of the Australia Early Childhood Association,

A current First Aid Certificate - Level 2 or higher with annual CPR and accredited anaphylaxis - 21827 or 21659,

Provide and maintain a current Police Record Check (for Primary Nominees only) and a current WWC assessment,

Complete the GKA Nominee Process, and

Current knowledge of the Children’s Services Act and Regulations

Position description and selection criteria - Teacher.

Three year old programme Activity Group Leaders require:

A Diploma (Children's Services) or equivalent

First Aid Certificate Level 2 or higher with annual CPR and accredited anaphylaxis - 21827 or 21659,

Provide and maintain a current WWC assessment.

Complete the GKA Nominee Process

Current knowledge of the Children’s Services Act and Regulations

Position description and selection criteria - Activity Group Leader

Kindergarten Assistants require:

Minimum Certificate 111 (Children's Services) and previous experience working with children and families

First Aid Certificate Level 2 or higher with annual CPR and accredited anaphylaxis - 21827 or 21659,

Provide and maintain a current employee WWC assessment.

Complete the GKA Nominee Process

Current knowledge of Children’s Services Act and Regulations

Position description and selection criteria - Assistant

Contact Admin Unit for more information.