German Speaking Early Childhood Educators Froebel Melbourne

Froebel Fitzroy North and Froebel Parkville are two of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second community 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 full & part-time Early Childhood Educators with a German language background (native Level) to join our team of passionate Early Childhood professionals across all age groups.

We offer you:

• a happy workplace with collaborative team and an experienced, supportive Centre Director
• a complimentary professional development course on the social and emotional development as well as sleep & settling of young children.
• additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• access to employee discounts on a range of products and services, including cashback options
• allocated planning time each wee, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
• mentoring by the centre's Educational Leader
• generous professional development opportunities, including the chance to be part of our FROEBEL Future Leaders Program
• an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
• an complimentary employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
• substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
• walking distance to public transport.

The preferred candidate will:

• hold an ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Careor be actively working towards
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
• have an interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning
• have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• have a sunny personality with a positive mindset!

Please use the apply button and attach your resume. Ideally you also write a short cover letter/note outlining why you are applying 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.