We have an opportunity for an Educator to join our team. This position has the opportunity for flexible arrangements with the potential to be tailored around the needs of the successful applicant. It is the perfect role for you if you are looking for part time, full time or casual work. Whatever your availability, we would encourage you to apply, letting us know in your application what your preferred work/life balance looks like. We are able to be flexible to suit your needs and work collaboratively to design a role that fits you.

The role itself will require you to work across all age groups in a supporting role. This would have you prepared to step into any room when future opportunities arise.

We are very lucky here at Tugulawa to operate with better adult to child ratio's than required because we know that this offers high quality outcomes for the children and supports the happiness and wellbeing of our team. As a valued member of Team Tugulawa, you will be very well supported in your role by your colleagues, our non-contact Educational Leader and our Co-Directors.

Whilst we'd love to have you start as soon as possible, we are happy to work with you on a start date that works for you. For us, our priority is to find the right person/people for our team.

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more and see if your philosophy aligns with ours.

We know how daunting it can be to change jobs, so if you'd prefer to have a casual chat and get to know us a bit over the phone first, please give Lauren a call on 0431 864 099 to learn more about the position.

Why choose Tugulawa?

At Tugulawa, we recognise the importance of investing in our people, and believe in providing an environment for our team where they are supported, trusted, cared for and treated as the professionals that they are.

For this reason, we aim to provide our team with the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere. We believe that early childhood education and care can be draining, so always look for ways to give our team work/life balance, allowing them to recharge and focus on their own wellbeing.

Some of the things our team loves about their role include;

5% above award wages after the successful completion of your probation period. This is on top of the Governments Workforce Retention Grant, which we have applied for, and are eagerly waiting acceptance of.

Flexible work options to support your work/life balance.

Monthly RDO's for full time employees (on Mondays or Fridays, booked for the year so you can plan your life).

Plenty of paid professional development opportunities.

A 3 week closure over Christmas/New Years.

Opportunities and support for your career progression.

A kind, welcoming and diverse team.

Small group sizes. 8 children in our nursery and toddler groups, 10 children in our 2-3 year old group, 14 children in our 2.5-5 year old group and 19 children in our Kindergarten. All groups have 3 educators per day.

All shifts are between 7am and 6pm

Well-established, and well-budgeted wellness program, which supports the wellbeing of our whole team.

2 committed Co-Directors plus a non-contact Educational Leader mean you are well-supported, and help is always on hand.

Employee Assistance Program that can be accessed by all team members.

Paid First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma renewals.

Paid Child Protection Training annually.

Professional cleaners nightly.

Above award non-contact time for all permanent team members.

Genuine not-for-profit, community managed service.

Supportive and experienced leadership team who genuinely value their people.

To be considered for this role you must:

Have a Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care or Diploma in Children’s Services as recognised by ACECQA. Working towards a qualification will be considered for the right person.

A working knowledge of the NQF and EYLF v2.0

Be confident with documentation.

Be collaborative and work with your team to develop an educational program.

Have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.

A current Blue Card.

Have a good understanding of ICT (experience with Storypark greatly preferred).

Have a collaborative approach to early childhood.

The personal characteristics we are looking for include:

A philosophy which values a child led curriculum.

A view of yourself as a professional.

Be a reflective practitioner and ready to lead professional conversations with colleagues.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Valuing making and strengthening relationships with children, families and your colleagues.

Initiative, integrity, personal drive and ambition.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Lauren or Karen for more information or apply by emailing your resume to [email protected].