Childcare educator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Wantirna South ELC Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We seek an experienced full time educator with exceptional skills and values. You will need to possess and inspire in the following areas:

  • Passion & Pride - We are a family operated service and believe it takes a village to raise a child.
  • Creative, innovative & fun loving – We love new ideas and are always looking for creative ways to foster learning.
  • Motivation, growth & continuous development – We believe educators should be supported to grow and develop as professionals.

The role of an early childhood educator is:

  • To support and collaborate with a quality team.
  • Support quality learning outcomes for children.
  • To develop and maintain strong relationships between educators, families, and children.
  • To help develop and deliver an inquiry-based program that is linked to the EYLF curriculum that fosters children's learning and development.
  • Follow and comply with all regulations, including Wantirna South ELC's policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate, motivate, and inspire a high performing team in pedagogy, program, and practice.

To be considered, you will:

  • Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Have a positive attitude and passionate approach.
  • Have at least 12 months' experience working in early childhood education settings
  • Have sound knowledge / Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Have sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Education and Care Services National Regulations
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)
  • Hold current First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Asthma Management certificates
  • Have Australian working rights or valid visa with work permissions

Our Benefits

  • You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a leading pedagogy consultant on a monthly basis. Kelly Goodsir has been actively supporting our centres for 3 years now offering real opportunities to develop modern skills around pedagogy and practice.
  • Attractive remuneration package and incentives
  • A positive and supportive team culture
  • Supportive Management Team
  • Playground to Plate program with a dedicated Horticulturalist embedding nutrition, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
  • High Quality and well-resourced centre
  • Recognised and rewarded for hard work and dedication.

We make a commitment to promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within our service as well as all children by embedding meaningful engagement of Aboriginal Culture into daily routines and educational programs. Our organisation prioritises the safety of children and will not tolerate abuse or harm

Our organisation takes steps to empower children and provide them with shared respect, shared meaning, and shared knowledge. Educators are committed to continuous learning to ensure their teaching is In line with cultural expectations. (2.1)

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