Casual Educators (Diploma & Ect'S) - Cardinia

bestchance Child Family Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental Leave

Supportive team

Staff discounts

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

bestchance Child Family Care in Cardinia is seeking skilled Early Childhood Educators with a Diploma or Bachelor in Education and Care to join our passionate and supportive teams.

You will work within a values-based framework, receiving mentoring to extend your practice and to build strong relationships with staff, children and families, while ensuring safe, nurturing environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Education and Care is required.
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate required.
• Training: Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations.
• Strong knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Join our Cardinia services as part of a supportive, close-knit team.
• Mentor and support practice development to achieve professional goals.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with staff, children and families.

Skills

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Culturally responsive

Proactive approach

Education

Diploma or Bachelors 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 Cardinia 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 Bachelors 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

Early Childhood Educator - Diploma PD

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