Come join our team and be a part of inspiring learning in the next generation of curious minds!
We are looking for a passionate Early Childhood Educator to join us at Small Friends Oak Park.
We are a homely early learning space that has been part of the Glenroy & Oak Park Community for over 25 years. The Centre welcomes and embraces families from all backgrounds and cultures making it a popular and culturally diverse environment that promotes respectfulness, acceptance and enrichment. Our environments provide numerous learning opportunities for the children to explore.
To be successful in this role you must have:
* Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent
* VIT registered (provisional or full)
* Regulatory approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
* Child Protection training
* Red Nose and Food safety training (willingness to obtain)
* Employee Working With Children’s Check
You will need to demonstrate:
* Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills
* Flexibility to work within the operational hours of an education and care service
* Highly developed Professional Standards
* Understanding of the Early Years Learning and Development Framework
* Understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS)
* Passion for achieving high quality outcomes for children and families
* Experience with transition to school statements
* A strong focus on community
* Understanding of the Child Safe Standards
On offer for the successful applicant is:
* Working for a well-established early childhood education and care centre
* Discounted child care fees
* Supportive Leadership and management team
* Mentoring for provisionally registered teachers
* Opportunity for professional growth within the centre's leadership team
* Immediate start is available
* Additional Planning Time
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your most current resume that outlines the position you are applying for along with your ability to meet the above selection criteria.
Only applicants who are successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.
Small Friends Oak Park, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Pearl Street Child Care Centre, its employees and volunteers have a zero tolerance for child abuse.
Small Friends Oak Park acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land– the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $66,396.00 – $91,870.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring program
* Extended annual leave
* Professional development assistance
* Child care assistance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
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