Job description
Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Room
Are you a strong and capable educator looking to further build on your leadership skills and mentoring?
We are actively seeking an experienced full time educator to work alongside our established team of educators supporting and mentoring a small team ensuring exceeding practices are continued and built upon in our everyday practice.
Curious Kids is a family owned and operated service that has been established for 12 years. We pride ourselves on being an exceeding service incorporating natural elements into our play-based learning programs, creating inviting learning spaces, and building strong and meaningful relationships with our families and children.
This role is preferably a Preschool room role but additionally seeking an experienced educator to complement our established growing team.
What we can offer you:
Support and training from our Area Manager, Educational Leader, and Service Director.
Monthly check in and mentoring with an external management consulting agency to ensure professional growth and development.
Supportive team environment that prides itself on fostering educators’ well-being and mental health.
Opportunities for internal and external professional development on the job training.
Three weeks annual leave over the festive period and encouraged holidays / down time taken throughout the year.
Strong management systems in place to support leadership team.
Strong connections with the local community networking with other local services and Early Childhood Professionals within the community.
Above ratio service that promotes a holistic approach to Early Childhood Education and Care that allows for flexibility in shifts.
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Is passionate and enthusiastic leading a team and classroom by effectively engaging with educators, families, children, and the wider community to implement the educational curriculum and experiences to meet the individual needs of the children.
You will have a strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards.
You will work at all times in compliance with National Regulations and centre policies and procedures to meet high quality standards.
A team player, someone who intends to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment and strives that your everyday practice is best practice.
Is available to work between the hours of 7am-6pm on rotating shifts, 7am to 3pm and 10am to 6pm (weekly rotation)
Someone who is professional, punctual, and reliable.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants MUST be over 18 years and have their own transport.
Currently hold a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
Minimum two years’ experience in the Early Childhood Profession
Documented evidence of qualification: ECT / Diploma / Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care approved by ACECQA.
If you fit this above description and are ready to continue a rewarding role we look forward to hearing from you and you joining our passionate team.
Please email your resume and cover letter to admin@curiouskidselc.com.au or phone Kirstie on 0483 123 847