Skip to content

Early Years Mentor (Teacher) - Play Specialist - Part Time

Tell us about yourself!

Thanks for starting an application. We recommend you take a look at the questions, prepare your answers and paste them in (limiting your responses to 200 words per question). You can then upload your Bio or CV. You are welcome to also include a cover letter at the same time.
1.Please enter your name and your contact phone number:(Required.)
2.At what email address would you like to be contacted?(Required.)
3.Please describe your experience working in early years and/or play-based educational settings(Required.)
4.What is it about this role and Phillip Island Village School school that appeals to you?(Required.)
5.Please describe your philosophy and approach to play-based learning(Required.)
6.Please share an example of a rich play experience, provocation, project or learning environment you have designed or facilitated.(Required.)
7.How do you balance child-led learning, agency and open-ended exploration with explicit teaching and adult guidance in an early years setting?(Required.)
8.At PIVS, learning regularly occurs both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Please describe your experience with outdoor, nature-based and/or flexible learning environments.(Required.)
9.Have you worked with children with diverse needs, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, developmental delays, sensory differences, trauma backgrounds or physical disabilities? If yes, please describe your experience and approach.(Required.)
10.How do you build relationships with children in ways that support emotional safety, autonomy, confidence and regulation?
11.PIVS is a small and highly collaborative school community. What strengths, dispositions and experiences would you bring to a close-knit team environment?(Required.)
12.Do you hold a current Victorian drivers license and do you feel comfortable driving a 12-seater mini-bus?
13.Our program evolves responsively throughout the year and often changes based on student interests, projects, weather, community opportunities and emerging needs. How comfortable are you working in a flexible and evolving environment? Please give some examples.(Required.)
14.Is your teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) or another State/Territory authority?(Required.)
15.Please advise your registration level(Required.)
16.Please select the teaching qualifications you hold(Required.)
17.How did you hear about this position?(Required.)
18.Please upload your CV or Bio so we can learn more about your work experience.(Required.)
No file chosen
19.Have you worked in an alternative, democratic, inquiry-based or non-traditional educational setting? If yes, please describe.(Required.)