Early Childhood Educator

**About Us**:
Hunt Community Child Care Centre is a community-driven not-for-profit early childhood centre in Brighton, proudly rated as _Exceeding_ under the National Quality Standard. Our 47-place centre is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive, and educators are valued.

**The Role**:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator to support our teams across all age groups (0-5 years). This role involves collaborating with educators in various rooms, ensuring consistency and quality in our programs, and fostering strong relationships with children and families.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in delivering high-quality educational programs across multiple age groups, including Beach Kinder, Intergenerational Music and other excursions, as required.
- Support educators in daily routines, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning experiences.
- Uphold the centre's policies and the National Quality Framework standards.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 12 months' experience working with multi-aged groups in an early childhood setting.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- An understanding of both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to child safety.
- Sound verbal and written English skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.

**What We Offer**:

- **Above Award Wages**: We value our educators and offer competitive salaries above the standard award rates.
- **Retention Grant Participation**: We are signed up for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment, providing a 10% wage increase from December 2024, with an additional 5% increase from December 2025.
- **Paid Mandatory Training**: We cover the costs for essential training, including First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.
- **Professional Development Opportunities**: Access to a range of professional development courses to support your career growth, including pedagogical mentoring and reflective practice sessions.
- **Supportive Management Team**: Our leadership is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
- **Community-Focused Environment**: With support from our parent Committee of Management, we emphasize strong community engagement.
- **Natural Outdoor Spaces**: Our centre boasts expansive natural outdoor areas for children to explore and enjoy.

**How to Apply**:
If you're a committed, enthusiastic passionate educator looking to join a supportive team, dedicated to excellence in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you
- Hunt Community Child Care Centre has zero tolerance for child abuse and actively works to ensure a child-safe environment. We uphold the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities._

Pay: $34.00 - $38.47 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person