Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators

5 days ago

Mornington Peninsula, Australia Little Grasshoppers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you...

... a dynamic and passionate educator?

... a confident and effective communicator?

... committed to establishing strong foundations for lifelong learning?

... seeking a secure, long-term career?

Do you want to work for a family-owned and operated early learning service that truly values its team?

At Little Grasshoppers, we believe in creating a fun, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment where both children and educators thrive. We are looking for Diploma Room Leaders and educators to join our growing team and help shape the future of early childhood education. Based across our five centres including our brand new state of art Mt Eliza centre.

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and perks, including;

  • Above Award rates,
  • flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance,
  • up to 95% discounted childcare services (some conditions apply),
  • Paid Mandatory training (First Aid, CPR),
  • Staff kitchen stocked with healthy & delicious snacks,
  • Fully paid mid-year get-togethers for each centre – because team bonding matters
  • Birthday celebrations of cake and lunch

On top of these amazing perks, your workdays will be both engaging and dynamic, with each day offering new and exciting experiences. Our revolutionary 'Brights Minds' Program flexes our team's incredible strengths and has our children leaping into their learning. We strongly encourage and support out-of-the-box thinking and creative approaches to education.

Due to sustained demand for our services and our plans for growth, we are eager to expand our established team of highly motivated and professional educators to maintain the highest levels of service quality. To join our team, you should have:

  • Initiative, energy, and a sense of humour
  • Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration, support, and idea-sharing
  • ACECQA approved Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education
  • A current Working with Children's Check
  • A current Police Check
  • Current certifications in Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR, and First Aid, or a willingness to obtain them
  • A deep understanding of diversity and a commitment to inclusion and acceptance
  • Australian working rights

We have multiple opportunities available across our five centres, offering both full-time and part-time permanent roles. At Little Grasshoppers, we are dedicated to creating a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds.

Don't miss the opportunity to join our team - apply now We are conducting interviews as soon as we receive exceptional CVs.

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