Early Childhood Educator
5 days ago
Great team, great culture, working for an organisation that champions quality early learning.
- Work for a values based not-for-profit
- Full time position based at our Docklands Harbour service
- Competitive above award rates ($26.39 to $32.81 per hour) plus benefits
**About us**:
Operating for over 80 years, Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that provides long day care and kindergarten at six sites across Melbourne. We also have a growing consulting function and an RTO specialising in early learning qualifications.
There are many elements that make Gowrie at The Harbour (Docklands) unique. From our shared garden space where children interact with siblings and other children across a range of ages, to our Out and About Program that supports community engagement and relationship with Country. We are uniquely located on the first floor with natural outdoor space and we are adjacent to the beautiful Birrarung (Yarra River). We are conveniently located only a short walk or tram from Southern Cross station.
**About the Role**:
As an Early Childhood Educator reporting to the Room Leader, you will contribute to the implementation of a high-quality early learning program by demonstrating initiative, completing tasks with mínimal supervision and role modelling professional practice reflective of Gowrie Victoria’s purpose, philosophy, and values.
**What you’ll bring to Gowrie Victoria**:
Looking to work for a values-driven, for purpose organisation? Looking to have creative freedom over what you teach? This could be the perfect role for you We’re looking for someone with:
- Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
- 12 months experience working in early childhood education
- Demonstrable communication skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community
**We invest in people through**:
- Above award salaries
- Self-managed teams staffed above ratio
- 2 hours planning time for all Educators each week
- An employee childcare discount of up to 30% off
- 17.5% annual leave loading paid in December - when you need it
- Professional and career development support
- A highly supportive and engaged working environment - 86% of our employees rate Gowrie Victoria as a truly great place to work, and our employee engagement levels are in the top 10% for care-based organisations.
- Events to recognise the achievements of our team members
**Are you interested?**:
Simply click the ‘apply’ button and attach your resume and cover letter outlining why you think you would be a good fit for this role.
**Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so don’t hesitate to apply**- You must have a legal right to work in Australia and pass an employee Working with Children Check._
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