Early Childhood Educator ~ Pt Toddler Room ~ Froebel Carlton

Froebel Carlton is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 92 places for children (across 3 floor levels) from approx. 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect. The state-of-the-art centre opened in January 2022 and has become the Winner of 2022 'Best Kindergarten or Early Learning Facility' Awarded by Victorian School Design Awards and the Department of Education in Victoria.

Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning with Spanish as a second community language, age-appropriate inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We will seek to actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and undertake frequent excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond. Please visit our Froebel website, our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel to learn more about us! 🙂

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Early Childhood Educator to join our Toddler team as of late May 2024. The role is30 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) working Monday to Thursday.

We offer:

• a happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director
• a rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique bilingual learning environment
• a salary substantially above the Modern Award (Children's Services)
• additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• access to exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services, including cashback options!
• allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
• support of and collaboration with centre's Educational Leader
• sustainable practices and excursions within the community
• generous professional development opportunities
• an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
• an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
• a state-of-the-art service purposely designed to be the third teacher
• substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
• ultra-modern end-of-trip-facilities (showers, lockers and bike racks) and common spaces within Melbourne Connect.

Please note: our Carlton centre is located in the CBD with close access to a range of public transportation options, however no on-site parking is available (public parking only).

The successful candidate will:

• hold a Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or be currently working towards your qualification
• 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 (Spanish language skills are not required) 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!

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.