Early Childhood Educator

1 day ago

Doncaster, Victoria, Australia Creative Play Early Learning Centre Doncaster Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join the Creative Play Family

If nurturing the littlest learners and supporting their growth, curiosity, and discovery sparks joy in your career, we'd love to hear from you At Creative Play Early Learning Centre, we're looking for an experienced educators who finds purpose and inspiration in helping children explore their world.

Why Work with Us?

  • An Exceeding Centre: We are proud to be rated Exceeding by the National Quality Standard (NQS), reflecting our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care, education, and community involvement.
  • A Unique Philosophy: Situated on beautiful Wurundjeri land in Doncaster, our 148-place centre draws inspiration from Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. This means we focus on relationships, play-based learning, and building a brighter future—starting with our bubup (children)
  • A Family Feel: We're family-owned and operated, with a close-knit team of educators who care deeply about each other, our families, and our community. You'll always feel welcome and supported at Creative Play.
  • Creative Environments: Our colourful, inspiring spaces are designed to foster curiosity and creativity. From sensory play to joyful moments of discovery, you'll be part of an environment where every tiny detail has meaning.

Our Team Stays with Us

We're proud to have a staff retention rate of over 80% Many of our educators have been with us for over 10 years. When you join Creative Play, you're joining a team that feels like family and stays together for the long haul.

What Makes Creative Play Special?

We're more than a childcare service—we're a community that values every educator's creativity, ideas, and growth. From team getaways to leadership training, we invest in YOU because we believe happy educators make happy children.

What We Offer:

  • An Exceeding Standard: As part of an Exceeding-rated centre, you'll work in an environment that supports innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • A Celebrated Role: Your expertise will be acknowledged and valued, with opportunities to shape our youngest learners' experiences.
  • Growth Opportunities: At Creative Play, you'll have the chance to grow into roles such as mentor, co-ordinator or team leader, helping to inspire and guide your colleagues while shaping the future of our centre.
  • Professional Development: We value professional growth and provide opportunities for all staff to participate in training, workshops, and conferences. Our team even enjoys getaways for professional development, fostering both learning and team bonding
  • Time to Connect: Dedicated non-contact hours for planning, reflecting, and connecting with your team, with mentorship guided by our experienced Educational Leader to support your professional growth.
  • Supportive Leadership: A director with over 25 years of experience and a passion for mentoring educators.
  • A Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that celebrates creativity, shares ideas, and works together to create a meaningful experience for children and families.
  • Innovative Practices: Engage in sustainable initiatives, community partnerships, and programs that honour the voices of children and families.

What We're Looking For:

  • A passionate educator who loves working with infants or toddlers and understands their unique developmental needs.
  • Experience working with children under the age of 3 in an early childhood setting.
  • A creative and nurturing professional who thrives on planning engaging, age-appropriate experiences that stimulate young minds and senses.
  • A patient, kind, and enthusiastic educator who brings warmth and reassurance to the room.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This is a full-time position requiring one of the following qualifications:

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

A minimum of 1 year of experience working with in an early childhood setting.

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