Diploma Educator

Diploma Educator

• Part time, Maximum term until December 2025
• 16 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday @ 8 hours per day

Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. The joy you'll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child's world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We're Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You'll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our centres. And because professional learning and growth is at the heart of everything we do, you'll have the support and knowledge to succeed.

Right now, we're looking for a Diploma Educator for our Barrack Heights Community Preschool (https://bigfatsmile.com.au/careers/careers-at-barrack-heights-community-preschool-2/) - an 'Exceeding NQS' rated service in Barrack Heights. At Barrack Heights, we believe we are the second most important part of each family's day. As they enter our early learning centre, they will be able to grow, be supported, be nurtured and learn through our play-based curriculum that is inclusive for all children birth-5 years. You can read more about what a day at our service looks like here: https://bigfatsmile.com.au/from-the-inside-outa-peek-into-life-at-big-fat-smile-with-alicia-doolan/

Our curriculum focuses on each child's individual needs and development, incorporating theorists, the early years learning framework, and the national quality standards to provide the best foundation of early childhood education and care.

Our environment allows for free flow in natural and built spaces, enabling children to make decisions for their own learning and development, strengthening their wellbeing, needs, and interests.

A supportive and safe workplace

When challenges arise, you will find teammates and leaders have your back (https://bigfatsmile.com.au/big-company-support-small-community-vibe-how-big-fat-smile-supports-their-people-with-alicia-doolan-centre-director-at-barrack-heights-community-preschool/). We foster a real in-it-together feeling through a safe and supportive environment, with well-established policies and processes to guide us. Everyone's in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

We value the expertise of our educators.

Your role as a Diploma Educator

You will play a critical role in shaping young minds, creating happy, healthy relationships with children and their families. You will bring fun, laughter, and play to each day, creating magical moments for children to experiment and grow.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality education and care to all children
• Contributing to planning educational programs that support a child's learning to meet their goals
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

Qualifications and qualities

• Commitment to ensuring the safety and health of children in our care
• Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
• A fun-loving attitude and a big smile

Benefits of working with us

• Support from a Total Well-being Platform with resources like self-assessments, articles, podcasts, and perks
• Potential for up to a 15% pay increase over two years through multi-employer bargaining
• 60% discount on early learning and care services
• Benefits platform with discounts from over 500 retailers
• Support from specialists and inclusion professionals

How to apply

Please send us:

• A copy of your resume
• A brief cover letter explaining why you're a good fit

Join us and make a difference

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do, through our Child Safe Framework and Values, to ensure the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.

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