Casual Educators (Diploma And Ect'S) - Dandenong

bestchance Child Family Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 FBT per

Paid Parental Leave program

50% staff discount on gap fees

Professional development

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

bestchance Child Family Care is seeking passionate educators to join our Dandenong services, offering a supportive team and mentoring to extend practice and achieve professional goals.

We value a strength-based, family-centred approach and provide mentoring, staff discounts, and opportunities for professional development within a not-for-profit organisation committed to child safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kindergarten environment using a strength-based and family-centred approach.
• Ability to develop warm, respectful relationships with staff, children and families.
• Passion for creating safe, nurturing environments.
• Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Kindergarten experience

Family centred approach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Education and Care

Job description

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
• Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months' of service)
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellence
• Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
• Genuine commitment to professional development
• Access to Employee Wellbeing Program

The Role:

bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking exceptional individuals with a positive and proactive approach to join our passionate and supportive teams at our Dandenong services.

As a values based employer, bestchance educators are provided with mentoring, advice and support to extend their practice and achieve their professional goals.

You will stand out if you:

• have experience in a kindergarten environment, working within a strength-based and family centred approach
• desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families
• a genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment
• an ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds.

In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role:

• completed an approved Diploma or Bachelor in Education and Care qualification
• hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check
• hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
• successfully completed 'Protecting Children - Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector' training
• have a well-developed understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations

About us:

bestchance is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim to make a real and lasting impact for every child, family and community we support. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, and our support programs for families.

For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people