About us

We are a boutique service and we are growing and are looking for more wonderful educators to join our team.

As sisters, best friends and local parents in our Baw Baw Shire, we wanted to create a unique early education service where we could bring our passion and professional practice into our own business. So we created Wise Kids ELC.

We have been in varying roles in the Early Education industry, from Diploma educators, Kindergarten Teacher, Centre Director, Area Manager and behind the scenes in Operations and Training and Assessment.

You could say we know it throughly by now but we are always continuing to grow and learn in this space - never say you know it all!

As Montessori qualified and experienced Reggio Emilia educators, we are very interested in ensuring we are lead by the child’s natural interests, skills and involving them in daily routine practices.

This helps to ensure children are developing real-world skills and are seen as confident, capable people who actively contribute to their community. We are passionate about creating a kind, supportive, fun, creative work space for all.

We'd love you to join us!

We are looking to recruit 2 educators to help cover maternity leave - the contracts will be for 6 months and possibility of ongoing work depending on what our educators choose to come back as in their roles (either full time or part time). Your availability must be full time as we already have many staff who are already settled into their roles with their rooms.

Qualifications & experience

• Cert 3 or diploma qualification in ECEC
• Knowledge of the NQF and approved learning frameworks
• 12 months work experience in early childhood (preferred) in implementing programs that are inclusive and respond to the interests, strengths and learning needs of individual children
• An ability to articulate your role as an Early Childhood Educator in line with the EYLF Belonging, Being and Becoming
• An ability to work effectively in a team and engage in critical reflection
• We are looking for candidates who are interested in learning Montessori pedagogy, supported by our Montessori Trainer. A benefit of being Montessori qualified, although not necessary

Tasks & responsibilities

• Reporting to the Directors and our Room Leaders, you will be a part of a team who will be supporting the implementation of our high quality integrated program for all children, in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours - collaborate with us based on your personal needs (one open and one close shift a week, we will work with you to ensure that these days meet your personal requirements)
• 95% off for all staff childcare fees
• A unique, supportive and positive workplace culture, with professional owners who care passionately about our industry