Educators - Certificate Iii & Diploma

Why join the Alive Community?

• Generous above award salary and rates
• 20% staff discount on long day care fees
• Minimum two weeks leave over Christmas/New Years
• Plan your work/life balance around a set timetable – no more rotating shifts
• Professional development and support
• Work in a collaborative, authentic team environment where all educators’ voices are heard and valued
• Professional networking opportunities with educators at our Alive Centres and other ELCs
• Be influenced by modern contemporary pedagogies and practices
• No uniforms – dress standards are the same as our co-located school to promote continuity between the School and Centre

Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre at Mount Barker are currently recruiting for a number of Early Childhood Educators to complete our team. Since the purpose built, architecturally designed Centre opened in 2021, enrolments have steadily grown to reach capacity with close to 80 children per day including a waitlist for most rooms.

Co-located with St Francis de Sales College, learning programs cater for children from 6 months to Preschool. We work in collaboration with the school to provide a supportive, curriculum rich environment, that offers children and families learning continuity from Early Learning to Reception and beyond.

Essential qualifications

• Diploma qualified
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for South Australia
• First Aid ACECQA approved qualification – HTLAID012
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care
• Evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 or the provision of a valid medical exemption

About the role/s

We have a permanent position available to work across our baby room (6 months - 2 years of age) and preschool room (4- 5 years of age). We are looking for people who are passionate about children’s development and enjoy contributing in a team environment to progress the learning outcomes for each child. With a strong focus on inclusive education within our Centre, applicants who view all children as competent and capable and who can build on a child’s strengths are encouraged to apply.