Early Childhood Educators - Community Managed, exceeding service

Seeking the pay, conditions and professional support that community-managed not-for-profits are known for? This is your opportunity to join one of East Melbournes most respected early learning team.

Please note that we are unable to accept Graduate Diploma qualifications for these roles. 

Benefits include:

• Pay in line with the community award $36-$41 per hour depending on experience!
• 9-day working fortnight plus RDO 
• 5 weeks' annual leave & leave loading
• Every rooom is above ratio!
• Annual bonus every December 
• 2 week closure over Christmas/New Years
• Generous personal leave entitlements
• Strong staffing levels and additional support across rooms
• Exceeding (7/7) rated service for multiple A&R's
• Recognised by the Herald Sun as top five in Melbourne
• Progressive practice: RAP (reconciliation), children's voice and sustainability embedded
• Long-standing team culture with low staff turnover
• Tailored professional development and mentoring support
• Stunning, well-resourced learning environments set amongst parklands

About the opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, community-managed not-for-profit service with exceptional educator conditions and a stable, welcoming team. Two Diploma Educators are being recruited to strengthen staffing, meaning more support in rooms and the time and space to deliver quality practice properly in the toddler age group.

About the role

• Support and extend children's learning through intentional teaching and play
• Contribute to documentation and planning aligned with the EYLF and NQS
• Build strong partnerships with families
• Work collaboratively within a cohesive, supportive team
• Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement

About you

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and pedagogy
• At least 18 months of experience working in a long day care environment
• High-quality documentation and planning skills
• Warm, collaborative and professional approach
• Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Apply now

Apply now with your CV or contact us confidentially for further information.