Are you looking for a place with great ratio's (max 16 children aged 3-5) with 3 teaching team

Are you looking for a place who values you and your contribution?

Would you like to take additional responsibilities, utilising your leadership/organisational skills?

Due to an educator moving back overseas, an exciting opportunity currently exists for a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator at Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre in Elwood, VIC

About Us

Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre is a community-run not-for-profit service comprising long day care, extended hours kindergarten, 3 and 4 year sessional kindergarten, maternal health nurse, and community facilities located in the Elwood Educational Precinct (co-located with Elwood Primary School and Elwood College). The Centre has a culturally diverse range of staff with more than 5 languages spoken, reflecting our local community's demographic.

If you are positive, energetic, and have a sense of humour or just love having fun, then this is a place for you. You will need to have a passion for education, the ability to form respectful and responsive relationships with children naturally and can work positively in a diverse team environment.

In return, you will be treated with respect, you will be supported and mentored to be the best version of yourself.

Why Join Us?

Paid according to the Professional Childcare Standards

We have applied for the Worker Retention Payment Grant meaning there will be an additional pay rise once approved and received

Above ratio and small class sizes

Work for a community-managed, not-for-profit service with a supportive culture

Be part of a dynamic and human-centric organisation

Staff wellbeing is prioritised with a wellbeing program

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality early childhood education and care

Participate in professional learning and development

Developing open communication channels with staff, children, and families

Complying with centre policies and procedures, in addition to licensing, legislation, and regulations

Assisting children with their daily routines and supporting them in their learning

Creating engaging environments to inspire and extend children’s development

Ensuring our Coming Together Program runs smoothly

Requirements

Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)

Minimum 2 years of experience in Education

First Aid and Asthma/Anaphylaxis certificate

Working with Children’s Check and Police Check or VIT

Hold a strong understanding of the National Education and Care Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards

Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

How to Apply

If you’re ready for an exciting and rewarding role, apply now via SEEK with your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability!