Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago


Wantirna South, Australia Knox City Council Full time

**Job no**: 495730
**Work type**: Permanent Full-time
**Location**: Wantirna South Children and Family Centre
**Categories**: Children's Services

**Permanent & Fixed Term Full Time Roles Available**
- Early Childhood Educators - Cert 111 ($66,045.65 - $70,515.27, per annum)
- Early Childhood Educators - Diploma ($71,212.94 - $75,849.47, per annum)
- Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator looking to join a collaborative and supportive team? Do you want to work for an organisation that values the work you do each day making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you_

We are seeking dedicated Educators for our Long Day Care programs offered at Knox City Council’s Children and Family Centres in Bayswater and Wantirna South.

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centres please visit Knox Children and Family Centres - Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox.

As an Early Childhood Educator working for Knox, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their individual needs are met within the guidelines of the National Quality Framework.

to be a part of our dynamic team

Early Childhood Educators employed at Knox Children and Family Centres enjoy:

- Pay and conditions well above award wages
- ADO for full time positions (optional)
- Dedicated planning time off the floor, as applicable to their role
- Supportive and positive leadership, available onsite each day
- High-quality and well-resourced environments
- Modern staff facilities with free onsite parking

**What you will need to thrive**
- Be passionate and caring with a sense of fun
- Be a positive and collaborative team player
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families
- Demonstrated commitment to providing child-centred and innovative Education and Care programs
- Understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and current Regulations
- Understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
- Current Working with Children Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
- A positive and curios mind with a passion for working in Early Childhood

**How to apply**
- What excites you most about working in Early Years?
- What are the qualities and strengths that you will bring to our team?

You may wish to include a cover letter with your resume, however, please note that we do not require selection criteria to be addressed.

Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone conversation during the advertising campaign and up until 6 November. Group interviews for those progressing to the next stage will be held on 11 or 12 November.

**About the Early Years Hubs**

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location. Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup.

**Why Us**
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- Growth and learning opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice childcare fees at the Early Years Hubs
- A supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
- Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation._

**Advertised**: 17 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 31 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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