AddressThe Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 100 places for children from 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in the Parkville biomedical precinct, predominantly offering early education and care services to the employees of WEHI and Melbourne Health. This service has been rated 'Exceeding National Quality Standard'. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists (https://littlescientists.org.au/) program. Please visit our Froebel website (www.froebel.com.au/)and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/froebelaustralia/) and watch https://youtu.be/lcDJT7KLaOs to learn more about us! 🙂
We are looking for Full-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 Care or be actively working towards an approved Early Childhood qualification in Australia
- 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.
