AddressDo you have the creativity and dedication to inspire a love of learning in young children? Do you want to work in a small family-owned centre, where the Approved Provider holds an EC qualification and understands that high quality care is underpinned by the expertise, passion and cohesiveness of the educators working within the service? Are you tired of endless amount of documenting and miss having meaningful interactions with the children?
If so, please read on.
Valentine Preschool has an exciting opportunity for a Diploma qualified (or working towards) educator to join its team.
We also have a great opportunity for an ECT (or working towards) who is passionate about Early Childhood pedagogy and leading and guiding teams in implementing high quality programs in line with the EYLF.
About Valentine Preschool
We are a small 29 place centre catering for children aged 2-5 years. It is set adjacent to a beautiful bush reserve which we utilise to enrich children's nature based learning. We opened in January 2024 and word of mouth has seen a rapid increase in enrollments, which gives rise to this exciting opportunity to join our team.
We take pride in supporting our educators to continue their professional journey, advance in their careers, and to deliver high quality care and learning.
We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, inquiry-based learning, creativity and managed ‘risky’ play opportunities.
Dedicated educators who are passionate about helping children to learn and grow is integral to our mission of providing excellence in care and education. We also understand the complexities of balancing work-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Career advancement opportunities through internal promotions
- Competitive remuneration
- Paid professional development to upskill and grow as an educator.
- Relief staff for dedicated face-to-face relief for programming and planning
- Time-in-lieu for staff meetings
- Staff discount on childcare fees
- A generous annual resource budget
- Mutually beneficial flexible work arrangements: part-time or full-time
- A positive team culture that promotes respect, integrity, joy and collaboration
- Large natural outdoor environment
- Beautiful indoor environment with an abundance of natural light and ventilation and sustainably sourced resources
Selection Criteria:
- Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood (or working towards any of these qualifications)
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
- Current certificate in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- A high level of initiative and a commitment to ongoing learning
If you are ready to grow professionally while working in an environment that is both fun and rewarding, and have the skills that we are seeking, we would love to meet you.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter via ‘Apply for this job’ through SEEK.
If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to ***@imaginechildcare.com.au
For more information about Imagine Early Learning, please visit our website www.imaginechildcare.com.au
