Diploma Educator

ECMS’ vision is for every child to realise their right to a strong foundation for lifelong success. cIf your values align, and you have a passion for working with children, then ECMS is the place for you ECMS has been operating for over 27 years and is one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers - through 61 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS impacts the lives of 5,500 Melbourne children each week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Diploma Educator to join our team at Epping Preschool. At Epping Preschool our dedicated and professional educators provide four-year-old kindergarten programs that engage children in play-based learning experiences. We believe play can take many forms, which allows children's learning experiences to be pleasurable. It also motivates children to be inquisitive and to develop a positive attitude towards learning. We strive to nurture children's unique qualities and potential.

**What will you do?**
- Work collaboratively with your team to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for children which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential
- Build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community
- Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will actively contribute to the program, through detailed observations & documentation
- Build positive behaviour guidance strategies and provide spontaneous play-based learning experiences to extend on children's learning
- Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

**Essential criteria for a Diploma Educator**:

- A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
- Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard
- Current Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate

**What’s in it for you?**
- Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
- Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
- Funded First Aid and CPR training for staff

**We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Child safety is a fundamental aspect of all roles at ECMS. We promote the rights of all children to participate, have a purpose and be protected from harm.**
- Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged._