Are you ready for a change? Come join a community organisation!

Blackwood Street Early Learning is a community not-for-profit centre that recognises and values our team as our biggest asset. Here, you are more than a number—you are important, valued, and respected. We have a relaxed atmosphere where you have time to get to know families, bond with children, and engage with them. BSEL has long-standing educators and an experienced Service Manager to assist you in your new position. If you are studying, you will have the support of our Educational Leader, Kerry. Our centre is 87 places spread across two buildings, with huge outdoor spaces and is located close to public transport and Brookside Shopping centre.

We are currently recruiting for two roles: Part-time and Full-time Support Educators.

Qualifications & experience

A Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood (or working towards these qualifications)

A sound understanding and knowledge of the EYLF and QKLG.

Blue card, current First Aid Certificate

Flexibility with shifts between Monday - Friday 6:30am until 6pm

Previous experience working in early years education would be amazing

Traineeships and apprenticeships also welcome

Tasks & responsibilities

You will join our educator team and assist us in establishing a secure, restful, engaging, exciting & comforting space for our children

You will work alongside fellow educators to support and guide children's learning and interests through a play based curriculum

You will get the opportunity to work together with experienced and new educators in a collaborative way to enhance your workplace

A big part of this role will be to assist families in a meaningful way throughout the transition to care process

Support educators (float) assist in all age groups across the centre

Benefits

Above award pay rate of 6.25% plus WRP

Full-time employees receive RDOs

Christmas & New Year closure to rest & relax

Supportive Service Manager Emma, who sees you as a person, not a number

We pay for: Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, child protection, fire safety training & team meetings

Good coffee in the team room, paid birthday leave day to celebrate YOU!

Understanding, flexible and family-friendly workplace

Priority access to childcare and discounted fees for educators

Child free day to reset classrooms and prepare for the year ahead

Small classroom sizes and limited occupancy of 87 children across two buildings

Six weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service)

Referral bonus scheme for new educators joining our team

Realisatic programming and planning expectations

Well stocked classrooms and budget to purchase learning resources