Early Childhood Educators - Community Managed, exceeding service

Looking for an early childhood service where quality comes before ratios, paperwork and constant staff shortages?

Join one of Melbourne's most respected community-managed not-for-profit early learning services in East Melbourne, where educators are genuinely supported to do their best work.

These positions are ideally suited to educators with previous experience working in a community-managed not-for-profit early childhood service, where collaboration, educator autonomy and high-quality practice are central to everyday work.

Please note: Graduate Diploma qualifications are not suitable for these positions.

Why educators love working here

• Earn approximately $38.20–$40.70 per hour under the Professional Community Standard Agreement (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Covered by the Professional Community Standard Agreement, one of Victoria's leading enterprise agreements for community-managed early childhood services.
• Five weeks' annual leave plus annual leave loading
• Three weeks' paid personal leave
• Annual staff bonus paid every December
• Every room is staffed above ratio
• Strong staffing levels and additional educator support across the service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated Wellbeing Officers supporting educators
• Nine-day fortnight with a rostered day off for full-time educators
• Two-week closure over Christmas and New Year
• Tailored professional development and mentoring
• Exceeding National Quality Standard (7/7)
• Recognised by the Herald Sun as one of Melbourne's top five early learning services
• Progressive philosophy with children's voice, reconciliation and sustainability embedded into everyday practice
• Long-standing leadership team and exceptional staff retention.
• Beautiful learning environments located close to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding parklands

About the opportunity

We are seeking two educators to join this highly regarded community-managed service in East Melbourne. One position is based in the Nursery, while the other is within the Toddler program.

With every room staffed above ratio, educators have the time, support and resources to build meaningful relationships with children and deliver exceptional early childhood education.

If you have previously worked in a community-managed service, you'll appreciate the strong educational philosophy, collaborative culture and genuine investment in educator wellbeing that sets this organisation apart.

About the role

• Build secure, meaningful relationships with children and families
• Support children's learning through intentional teaching and play
• Contribute to high-quality planning, documentation and assessment
• Work collaboratively within an experienced and supportive team
• Maintain strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards
• Participate in reflective practice and continuous improvement

Essential requirements

To be considered, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a community-managed not-for-profit early childhood service (strongly preferred)
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or be an experienced Certificate III educator committed to commencing your Diploma
• Minimum two years' experience working in a long day care environment.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Child Safe Standards
• High-quality planning and documentation skills
• A collaborative, professional and child-focused approach
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain), Child Safety certificates and First Aid.

Apply now

If you're looking for a community-managed service that invests in its educators through excellent pay, generous leave, above-ratio staffing and genuine wellbeing support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume or contact Early Years Talent for a confidential discussion.