Early Childhod Educator

We are seeking passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educators (Diploma qualified) to work in the 1-2 year-old room in a modern purpose-built early learning centre next to Mitcham Train Station.

Benefits include:

• Competitive above award salary (depending on experience)
• Work for a service that exceeds two of the seven elements and has an ECT in every room
• Four-day working week (9.5-hour days) with an RDO every week
• An innovative environment with the latest technology and teaching method
• Working for a highly regarded, well-resourced early childhood education and care centre
• An accessible and supportive leadership team
• A positive workplace culture that is fun, professional and encouraging
• Internal and external professional development opportunities are available throughout the year.

About the role

We are searching for two Early Childhood Educators who would like to join a caring organisation and help support the Educators in the 1-2-year-old room. Having opened just two years ago, the 130+ place purpose-built centre is open from 6:45 am-615pm, Monday to Friday. Catering for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, the service also includes several funded kindergarten groups. Offering light and bright rooms with sizes ranging from a beautiful 12-place nursery through to larger pre-kinder and kindergarten rooms. The outdoor area is full of natural environments for children to explore.

The play-based and community-focused curriculum means that children will be supported to experience their local community through participation in excursions and incursions.

The location is super convenient, located right beside Mitcham Train station with frequent services and many bus routes too. This is a great long-term opportunity for a qualified candidate to join a passionate team permanently full-time.

What we are looking for

• A completed Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood
• A sense of fun and passion for early childhood education
• Ability to work four days per week (9.5 hour days).
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in an early childhood education and care setting (1 year minimum is required)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, WWCC, Child Protection and Food Safety
• An understanding and working knowledge of EYLF V2

We look forward to seeing your application!

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Our clients range from boutique exceeding early learning centres and extended day cares to community-managed not-for-profits.We happily do all the hard work and simplify the job application process!

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• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 14 February 2024
• Expected salary: $28 - $31 per hour