Certificate III Educator - Newport Gardens Early Years Centre

ECMS; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Retail discounts

Paid parental leave

Funded first aid

Monthly RDO

Annual conference and PD days

Job summary

ECMS in Melbourne seeks an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator to join Newport Gardens Early Years Centre. You will contribute to shaping young minds within a not-for-profit community organisation that values diversity and child safety.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week on a rotating roster with a monthly RDO, offering above award pay and generous benefits while you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate and Foundations of Child Safety training.
• Police Check and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• Develop and implement engaging learning experiences based on the ECMS pedagogical framework.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, the community and colleagues.
• Actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.

Skills

Reflective practice

Curiosity

Collaborative

Good communication

Child safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join the ECMS Team: Certificate III Educator

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we’re proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that’s all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 76 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1100+ dedicated people work together to create joyful and enriching learning experiences with the safeguarding of children at the centre of everything we do. For us, it’s more than just early learning, it’s about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator to join our team at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre.

At Newport Gardens our team want to work here as thefeel valued, that their individual qualities and knowledge is recognised andappreciated. To work here you must havea positive, collaborative and curious disposition, be bold, embrace diversity,be a great communicator who loves to laugh and have fun as well as seekprofessional growth. We are a large family friendly team whom are flexibleand value childrens voices. We have a beautiful environment, amazing outdoorsincluding a bush garden. We have efficient planning time, training opportunitiesincluding an annual conference where we all of ECMS come together and we closefor two weeks at Christmas and not to mention a coffee shop across theroad.

There are two positions available, both offering full-time, ongoing employment working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a rotating roster with a monthly RDO.

Why ECMS?

• We offer above award pay by up to 20%.
• Generous benefits – 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave, funded first aid and monthly RDO.
• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated – 84% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work!
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities – we’re a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.

About you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have great knowledge of the child safe standards and early childhood regulations.
• You hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a current WWCC, Mandatory Reporting Certificate, Foundations of Child Safety training certificate, Police Check, and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate.

About the role

• You’ll create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• You’ll develop and implement engaging learning experiences based on the ECMS pedagogical framework.
• You’ll build strong relationships with children, families, the community and colleagues.
• You’ll actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

ECMS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices and policies located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

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