Early Childhood Educator

Job Highlights

• Melbourne – (Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne)
• Early Childhood Diploma Educator
• 60 place centre
• Full time – Permanent 38 hours a week
• Excellent salary reflecting your skills and experience
• Discounted Childcare Fees
• Above Award Wages
• Flexible working hours
• Paid monthly RDO (full-time)
• Summer holiday closure dates
• Access to private Gym Facilities

An Early Learning Centre offers a approach to education catering to the emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs of each child in their care. Their programs prepare children for life and nurture children of all ages to live happily as members of a diverse community. From babies and to preschoolers, they learn acceptance and understanding of all people and beliefs.

Skills and Experience 

• Involved in supporting the team which provides high quality early childhood education and care;
• Working in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and applicable regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care;
• Working in accordance with the Code of Ethics;
• Working in accordance with the services Code of Conduct;
• Implementing and upholding the services’ philosophy while undertaking all duties;
• Support the implementation of contemporary, research-based practices at the service;
• Apply a variety of practices where directed to do so;
• Maintain and uphold Workplace Health and Safety;
• Maintain and uphold privacy and confidentiality;
• Providing ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards;
• Ensure they/you? have a sound understanding of the expectations outlined in this document to enable work performance to be executed according to our service standards; and
• Undertake other duties requested by the Director

Successful candidates will be provided with:

• Working within an Exceeding Service
• Working alongside experienced Qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Educators
• Low turnover of staff
• Hands on management
• Study support and opportunities for work placement across three sites
• Above Educator: Child ratios
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Permanent  – Maximum 38 hours a week
• Extensive natural resources and equipment
• Rotating roster (7.30am – 6pm inclusive shifts)
• Monthly RDO for full time staff member

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education/Services or equivalent (ACECQA approved)
• Proven experience in a similar role or demonstrated natural ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of DET Regulations, National Quality Standards, Frameworks and Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and Child Protection
• Passionate about Early Childhood Development and the importance of high-quality Early Years programs
• Ability to attend monthly staff meetings
• Enthusiasm towards personal training and learning opportunities
• Ability to work a variety of shifts between 7.00am and 6.00pm, Monday – Friday
• Current First Aid/CPR qualification
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
• Current Working With Children Check or VIT registration

To find out more about the opportunities we have available, centre details and their locations, please apply today.