Early Childhood Educator

6 days ago

Plympton, South Australia Forbes Childrens Centre Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Full-Time Educator / Early Childhood Teacher

12-Month Contract | 40 Hours per Week

Applications Close: 5:00pm, Friday 7th November

Forbes Children's Centre is seeking passionate and motivated early childhood professionals to join our dedicated team.

We currently have two exciting opportunities available:

  • Early Childhood Educator in our birth to two years space (Baby Room)
  • Early Childhood Teacher in our 3.5–5 years space (Kindy Room)

Both positions are full-time, 12-month contracts working 40 hours per week.

About Us

Located in a modern, purpose-built and architecturally designed facility, Forbes Children's Centre offers integrated early childhood education, DfE preschool, and health, social, and community services.

We pride ourselves on providing warm, welcoming, and nature-inspired play environments, and are committed to supporting our educators with:

  • Higher staff-to-child ratios
  • Significant opportunities for professional learning and development
  • Generous non-contact time
  • Above-award pay

About the Role

You will join a nurturing team that provides high-quality care and education for young children in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You must be available to work shifts between 6:45am and 6:15pm, within our operational hours.

About You

We're looking for educators who are:

  • Passionate and motivated about early childhood education
  • Strong communicators, both written and verbal
  • Organised, with effective time management skills
  • Confident in their judgment and decision-making
  • Collaborative and thrive in a team environment
  • Knowledgeable about primary caregiving and attachment theory
  • Familiar with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Experienced or interested in Circle of Security and Marte Meo approaches (desirable)

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training
  • Experience working in early childhood education (experience with the relevant age group highly regarded)

How to Apply

Please email your resume, including two childcare-related references to:

Nina Turnadzic

Forbes Children's Centre

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