Early Childhood Educator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Early Childhood Educator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Above award
• Supportive, professional culture
• Large natural outdoor space

About the role

Be one of 4 full time Educators working with children aged 6mths to 2yrs, up to 12 children per day. This is parental leave role with a 6 to 12months fixed term contract, with potential to become a permanent role at the centre.

You will have the opportunity to build knowledge and experience through responsibilities such as

• Use the centre’s philosophy and approved learning frameworks to implement a curriculum that caters to the individual needs of the children whilst balancing a mix of adult-led, child-led and guided experiences.
• Work in a collaborative manner with both their leadership team and management as a way of engaging in reflection and providing a challenging and safe environment.
• Be part of a larger team of educators that come together in a reciprocal and respectful manner to support, learn and empower each other.
• In conjunction with the rest of your team, using strategies to observe, plan and assess learning ensuring all children are supported in their journey.
• Throughout your time within the centre there will be multiple opportunities for professional development.
• Monthly RDO
• Above award pay (Professional Childcare Standards)

What you would be doing

The main things that you would be doing include:

• Assisting in developing and implementing the educational programs and achieving quality learning outcomes
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment
• Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families, carers and other team members
• Keep records of children’s progress, routines and interests
• Ensuring compliance with routines, policies, processes and practices

Skills and experience

We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their experiences
• Proven experience in a similar role preferred. New graduates welcome to apply
• A relevant early childhood education qualification
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven willingness to learn and improve
• Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
• Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Why apply?

Reasons why we think this is a great role include:

• Opportunities for growth and career progression
• Join a dynamic, passionate and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Good location - Public transport
• Onsite/nearby parking
• Employee Assistance Program, health and well being initiative’s

About the company

We are a not-for-profit, community-run long day care and kindergarten, providing care and education to children aged from 6 months to 5 years. We are in the heart of Windsor, Melbourne. We are forty one year’s young with a proud history of providing accessible quality education and care. WCCC is a professional work environment where our staff are respected, valued and cared for. WCCC staff are offered above award pay and conditions, excellence in current and relevant professional development opportunities, as well as coaching and mentoring. We recognise the importance of our staff’s health and wellbeing.

WCCC has places for 54 children across four rooms. All WCCC rooms implement a holistic program, centred on play-based learning and intentional teaching, while creating learning environments that are responsive to all children's strengths, skills and interests. The outdoor space is large and natural with a focus on environmental sustainability. WCCC’s kitchen has pride of place in the Centre and provides nutritious pescatarian meals to the children and staff every day. We have strong partnerships with the higher education and tertiary sector. We are on a journey of reconciliation and building lifelong learning and respect for our Indigenous culture. As well as providing an Anti-bias curriculum. We are a child safe environment and are committed to children’s protection from abuse.

If this sounds like you - apply now!

Please send cover letter and resume by Monday July 30 to the Director, Rose Kelly at [email protected]

Only suitable applicants will be contacted and interviews may take place prior to the application closing date. If you have any queries in relation to the role or recruitment process please call Rose Kelly on 9521 4653