Early Childhood Educator (Cert III or Diploma)

Clarendon Children's Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarendon Children's Centre is a not-for-profit, community-managed centre in South Melbourne, delivering high-quality early childhood education and care in a friendly, well-resourced environment. The educator team is diverse and supported with regular non-contact time and professional development opportunities.

We seek passionate Educators to join in 2027 on a full-time basis (9-day fortnight with an RDO) or part-time (4 days/week).

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care required.
• Knowledge of National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards.
• Familiarity with EYLF and VEYLDF is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Promote aims, philosophy and policies of the centre.
• Work in accordance with National Quality Frameworks.
• Understand Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting and Duty of Care.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a flexible, supportive team.
• Engage with children in all curriculum aspects to support learning.
• Provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Set up learning experiences that are inviting, engaging and age-appropriate.
• Maintain records of children's development and progress where applicable.
• Communicate with families about learning needs and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Early Childhood Educator (Cert III or Diploma)

Clarendon Children's Centre is a not-for-profit, community-managed centre in South Melbourne, offering the highest quality early childhood education and care in a friendly, attractive and well-resourced environment. The educator team is diverse, highly-motivated and well supported with regularly rostered non-contact time and opportunities for further professional development.

We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Educators to join our wonderful team in 2027 on a full-time (9-day fortnight with RDO) or part-time basis (4 days per week).

The successful applicant will have a Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care as well as knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards. Familiarity with the EYLF and the VEYLDF are highly sought after. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and responsibly as part of a committed and professional team are essential.

Clarendon Children's Centre is a Child Safe and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Clarendon Children's Centre employs under our own above-award Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and is participating in the Worker Retention Program (~15% increase from 2024 Award rates, supported by the Australian Government).

Key responsibilities

Work at all times in a way that promotes the aims, philosophy and policies of Clarendon Children's Centre.

Be familiar and work in accordance with all aspects of the National Quality Frameworks.

Have an in-depth understanding of the Child Safe Standards, their Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and Duty of Care and Disclosure.

Work effectively as part of a team in a flexible, supportive, and caring way.

Actively participate with the children in all aspects of the curriculum to assist and support their learning and development.

Provide a safe environment both indoors and outdoors.

Set up learning experiences that are inviting, engaging, educational and age appropriate.

Ensure that children are supervised at all times while promoting their strengths, capacities and sense of agency.

Monitor and record the developmental progress and learning outcomes of individual children. Experience in documentation of children's learning will be highly regarded.

Communicate with families, verbally and in writing, in relation to the child's needs, learning, and developmental progress.

Maintain accurate records of any child accidents, injuries, illnesses and medications administered to children.