FROEBEL St Leonardsis one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider FROEBEL Australia. The centre offers inspiring learning environments on 3 levels plus a rooftop playground for 99 children from 6 months to 5 years. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists program. Frequent excursions within the local community are also an integral part of our curriculum. Please visit our FROEBEL website, our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel to learn more about us! 🙂
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educatorsfor our Nursery Room. The role is up to full-time (38 hours per week) worked across 5 days (part-time negotiable).
We offer you:
- a happy workplace with a collaborative team and a supportive Centre Director
- a complimentary professional development course on the social and emotional development as well as sleep & settling of young children for our Nursery educators
- a purposeful and rewarding role providing education and care for young children
- a salary substantially above Modern Award
- additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year; T&Cs apply)
- allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
- generous professional development opportunities, including the chance to take part in the FROEBEL Future Leaders Program
- an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
- a complimentary employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
- substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
- FREE on-site undercover parking / walking distance to public transport.
The successful candidate will:
- ideally hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (strong Cert III candidates are welcome to apply!)
- have very good communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
- have a keen interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning
- have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
- last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset!
Market salary range for this position is $62K-$72K + superannuation.
📧 If this is you, please use the apply button and attach your resume. Please also write a short cover letter/note outlining why you applied for this role!
FROEBEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
FROEBEL is a child safe organisation.
Only eligible applicants will be contacted by FROEBEL.