Early Childhood Educator

Exciting Opportunity for a Dedicated Early Childhood Educator!

Are you an experienced, caring, committed, and passionate Certificate III or Diploma trained Early Childhood educator? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Support Worker. You will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to children with additional needs, working collaboratively with fellow educators to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. This is a newly created position initially offered on a 12-month contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

About Us:

We are a small 28-place Not-for-profit Community-based Preschool dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. Our team prides itself on working above the ratio to ensure child safety, educator well-being, and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with children and families. We offer a supportive, professional, and experienced environment with a low staff turnover, ensuring continuity and excellence in our service.

Our philosophy embraces play-based learning, responsive to children’s ideas, strengths, and abilities. We prioritize outdoor play, loose parts, nature connection, and risky play to foster a lifetime love of learning. With strong connections to land and community, we collaborate closely with local schools, services, and community groups to provide a rich and diverse educational experience.

What We Offer:

• Above-Award Wages: Competitive compensation exceeding industry standards.
• Paid Meetings and Lunch Breaks: Your time is valued, and your meetings and lunch breaks are compensated.
• Paid Immunisations and Annual Flu Vaccinations: Your health and well-being are prioritized with covered costs for necessary immunisations and annual flu vaccinations.
• Continuous Learning and Paid Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities and paid professional development to enhance your skills and expertise.
• Uniform Provided: Receive a paid-for uniform with plenty of options available.
• Birthday Celebrations: All team members are celebrated on their birthdays.
• Christmas Bonus and Staff Party: Enjoy a Christmas bonus and a paid-for staff Christmas party to celebrate together.

The Essentials:

• A Diploma or Cert III qualification in Early Education and Childcare.
• Previous experience working with young children, particularly those with additional needs, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Professional attitude and positive approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of Child Protection Legislation and relevant training completed.
• Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Minimum of 2 years working in Early Childhood Education.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, basic computer skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Develop and implement an educational program tailored to each child.
• Document children’s developmental progress and establish learning goals.
• Collaborate with children, families, and educators to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Make curriculum decisions in consultation with stakeholders.
• Design programs that enhance and extend each child’s learning and development.
• Support children’s learning through investigation and projects.
• Critically reflect on the educational program and suggest improvements.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Early Childhood educator looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive and inclusive team, and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. We look forward to welcoming you to our Preschool family!

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to ***************@bigpond.com