Kindergarten Session Clause Samples
The "Kindergarten Session" clause defines the terms and conditions under which educational sessions for kindergarten-aged children are provided. It typically outlines the schedule, duration, and structure of these sessions, specifying details such as daily start and end times, curriculum focus, and any requirements for attendance or supervision. By clearly establishing the framework for kindergarten sessions, this clause ensures that both parties understand their obligations and expectations, thereby promoting consistency and minimizing misunderstandings regarding the delivery of early childhood education services.
Kindergarten Session a kindergarten that operates sessionally and holds a sessional licence; or operates two separate periods in a day separated by a break with no children; and/or has one period in a day operating to the teacher:child ratio of a sessional licence three or more days a week.
Kindergarten Session. Where a kindergarten operates sessionally as defined under the clause 1.6(k):
(a) The maximum child-contact hours for full-time employees shall be no more than 26 hours per week, and less than 26 hours per week for part-time employees. .
(b) Until the start of Term 2, 2012, the maximum child- contact for full-time employees employed in a kindergarten that operates sessionally and holds an all- day licence shall be no more than 26 hours per week, and less than 26 hours per week for part-time employees.
(c) From the start of Term 2, 2012, the maximum child- contact for full-time employees employed in a kindergarten that operates sessionally and holds an all- day licence shall be no more than 27.25 hours per week, and less than 27.25 hours per week for part-time employees.
(d) From the start of the 2013 kindergarten year, the maximum child-contact for full-time employees employed in a kindergarten that operates sessionally and holds an all-day licence shall be no more than 28 hours per week, and less than 28 hours per week for part-time employees.
(e) The maximum child-contact hours outlined in 1.1 (a) to (d) above, may vary from week to week provided that when averaged over a four-week period they do not exceed the maximum.
1.2 From the beginning of 2008 (or earlier at the discretion of the employer) head teachers shall be entitled to eight hours quarterly, designated as head teacher professional time, to be used as described in clause 1.6(o). This time will be taken at a time agreed with the employer when the kindergarten is open for instruction. The head teacher professional time can be accumulated up to 32 hours per calendar year.
1.3 In addition to annual leave and public holidays, employees shall be entitled to term breaks of a minimum of 15 days (or three of the employees ordinary working weeks) per annum. These term breaks shall be considered professional time as per clause 1.6(n). Term breaks shall be at times when the kindergarten is closed for instruction which will generally coincide during the year with the term breaks in primary schools.
1.4 An employee shall not normally be required to attend the kindergarten or elsewhere during the term breaks. There may, however, be occasions during term breaks (professional time) when an employee is required by the employer to attend the kindergarten, or elsewhere, to carry out duties and responsibilities connected with their employment including:
(a) planning and preparation
(b) professional learning and de...