Casual Educator

**About Us**

At Mayfield Early Education, our unwavering commitment is to create a welcoming and secure environment for each child entrusted to our care.

Our devoted team is focused on fostering and unlocking the potential of every child, promoting independence, building self-esteem, and instilling a profound sense of belonging. Entrenched in our four guiding pillars below, our approach to early education is comprehensive and dedicated.
- Connected by Community,
- In Safe Hands,
- Quality Education You Can Count On, and
- Home Away from Home

**The Opportunity**

Mayfield Early Education **Mooroolbark** has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our incredible team on a casual basis, covering illness and roster gaps.

As an integral part of the team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care.
- Your main responsibilities will include:_
- Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills.
- Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
- Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care.
- Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
- Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns.
- Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education.
- Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

**You**
- Are available to pick up shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pm M - F.
- Hold a minimum of a Cert III in ECEC (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Valid WWCC
- First Aid / Child Protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain)
- Working knowledge & understanding of Child Safe Standards
- Working knowledge & understanding of NQF & EYLF
- Genuine passion for the Early Childhood sector - you will enjoy communicating with and building trusted relationships with children, their families, your teammates and the wider community.

**Why Mayfield Early Education?**

When you join our dedicated team, not only will you join a like-minded, positive & collaborative team, but you will also have access to these great benefits:

- A high level of support from our experienced Leadership team.
- Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career.
- Discounted childcare at any Mayfield Centre.
- Staff referral rewards.
- Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young _people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse._
- Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land_- the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present._