Early Childhood Educator

First Five Early Learning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Government Worker Retention Payment

Educational Leader support

High-quality resources

Paid Team Forums

Ongoing professional learning

No under the roof ratios

Job summary

First Five Early Learning – Cranbourne VIC is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to nurture and support the health, wellbeing and development of young children. You will contribute to a calm, respectful environment and build trusting relationships through play-based learning.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III with Diploma preferred, and demonstrate knowledge of NQF/NQS/EYLF & QKLG. A Working with Children Check and current First Aid/CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion for the National Mandatory Child Safety Training (Foundation)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid CPR and emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education and care for young children.
• Foster a nurturing, respectful and calm learning environment through play.
• Collaborate with leadership and team on programming and mentoring

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Oral and written communication

NQF/NQS/EYLF knowledge

Education

Certificate III

Diploma preferred

Job description

First Five Early Learning – Cranbourne VIC

As an early childhood educator, young children’s wellbeing, learning and development is your strength. You demonstrate well-developed skills in contributing to a nurturing, respectful and calm environment for children, with a focus on trusting relationships and key moments for connection and learning through play.

As a professional, you are seeking a stable management team, comprehensive induction program, ongoing professional learning, and mentoring from a non-contact Educational Leader.

At First Five Early Learning we celebrate who children are now. We recognise learning begins from birth, with the first five years the most critical and sensitive for shaping children’s health and wellbeing, learning and development.

Our educator role requires applicants with a minimum Certificate III qualification, who are skilled in delivering quality education and care for young children. A Diploma qualification is preferred.

What we offer:

• Above award wagesplus the Government Worker Retention Payment paid weekly
• Support from a non-contact Educational Leader
• High-quality resources and learning environments
• Paid Team Forums
• Ongoing professional learning and mentoring
• We do not use 'under the roof' ratios

Role Requirements:

• A certificate of completion for the National Mandatory Child Safety Training (Foundation)
• A current and valid Working with Children Check
• A Current First Aid CPR and emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Experience and understanding with the NQF, NQS, EYLF & the QKLG
• Collaborative teamwork skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 2 previous work references will be required
• Full Time or Part Time hours considered

To learn more about First Five Early Learning, visit: www.firstfive.com.au