Early Childhood Educator (Casual)

Company Description

Become a Woodlander, join the team as a Diploma Qualified Educator to deliver great education to our children and families. With new Woodland Campuses being established, we are on the lookout for new talent. "You can either watch it happen or be part of the Woodlands education revolution"

Woodlands Seeking Diploma Qualified Educators for the following Campuses

• Woodlands Roxburgh Park
• Woodlands Truganina
• Woodlands Sunbury

How To Apply

To start your application with us, please visit https://woodlandelc.com/woodlands-careers/

We are currently seeking Diploma Qualified Educators Full-time positions who can deliver a high-quality educational program.

Position Objective

To plan, implement and deliver a high-quality learning experience for all children within the age groups of 6 weeks - 6yrs in line with the current prescribed curriculum requirements (EYLF) and philosophies. As well as to drive the Woodlands Mission and Values.

About Us

Woodlands Vision & Mission

"To plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit – education for life"

Vision

Plant Trees

When you “plant trees” you passionately understand that the little, well planned and guided experiences you offer children now will grow into lifelong attitudes, skills and behaviours – “the shade.” Most probably you will not be around to see your work mature, but continue to work with children and their families because you see the greater good and the bigger picture for them and the world.

Education for Life - An education which empowers children to thrive and succeed in their current and then future environments.

Mission

To surround children and their families with knowledge to thrive and be active members of their community.

What will I be doing as a Diploma Qualified Educators?

• Creating environments for children to flourish, and experience success within an emergent program that responds to children’s interests, culture, knowledge and ideas.
• Providing educational programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years old 3-year-old.
• Completing documentation including but not limited to, individual and group observations, transition statements, summative assessments, programs, critical reflections and support plans.
• Participating in the Campus Quality Improvement Program.
• Leading a team of educators and role modelling the development and maintenance of respectful and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and community contacts.
• Supporting, guiding and encouraging all educators to participate and contribute to the development of the educational program.
• Working with community services, and specialists and colleagues.
• Thorough, regular and clear communication with families about their child’s progress in a respectful and understandable manner.

Requirements

What would make me a good candidate?

• Children Services Diploma
• An understanding of the Approved Learning Frameworks, child development and learning theories.
• An understanding of the National Quality Standards, ECA Code of Ethics and Child Safe Standards.
• An understanding of the reflective practise, the ongoing planning cycle and supporting the individual needs of children, and the ability to guide others to contribute.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to extend understanding of Early Childhood Education and Development.
• The ability to guide best practices within the Campus.
• The ability to promote a positive and effective working environment in accordance with the requirements of the position description.
• Demonstrates highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• A passion for embedding sustainable practices within the Campus.
• Mental agility to ensure time management and flexible responsiveness.

Benefits

What it means to work for Woodlands?

You get to be a part of a team united by education and have a chance to make a real impact every single day you come to Woodlands. Some of the other perks of working with us:

• Salary in accordance with the Children Service Award 2010
• Be well supported by a passionate, dedicated and experienced leadership team.
• A collaborative, flat structured team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Work with educators who strive to provide a positive learning environment.
• 40% Staff discount if your child/children attend Woodlands.
• Onsite Campus parking.
• Monthly Staff Meetings.

Additional Information

More about us

Woodlands has three campuses located in Sunbury, Truganina, and Roxburgh Park. Woodlands provides education to more than 800 children, delivered by people that know and love children's education.

How to apply?

To start your application with us, please visit https://woodlandelc.com/woodlands-careers/

Woodlands is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

To learn more about us and our mission, please visit www.woodlandelc.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Graduate
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: From $50,232.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sunbury, VIC 3429: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)