At East Malvern Early Learning Centre, we know our team is a massive part of what makes us special! Our educators are one big extended family we are lucky to have long serving and passionate people in our team. We are seeking a passionate and caring educator who is a team players and have completed their DIPLOMA or CERTIFICATE 3 of Early Childhood Education. We offer a warm and supportive working environment with opportunities to grow and take responsibility, if you wish.

The applicant requires strong verbal and written communication skills, understands early childhood development, and can effectively build relationships with children and families. They demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to reflect on and improve teaching practices. They will be working alongside an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) and will also have multiple opportunities to step into the role of group leader throughout the year.

We are a privately owned long day care service educating 50 children. We have been assessed by ACECQA and received the rating of EXCEEDING NATIONAL QUALITY (in all areas). We are committed to providing a child safe environment. We are in a wonderful location with access to public transport, a variety of local cafes, and local parks the children get opportunities to explore. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community.

To be considered for this position, you must have experience working in childcare and also need the following:

Completed Diploma or Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Available 5 days per week (permanent part-time 37.5 hours per week)

Experience working in nursery / babies room is preferred. With flexibility of working in other age groups

Visa and work right to work 37.5 hours per week (also visa duration greater than 18 months)

Working With Children Check Card

First Aid Certificate

Anaphylaxis Certificate

Strong Communication Skills

We offer the following:

Above Award Remuneration

We will pay for full first aid certificate and refreshers

Excellent professional development & mentoring program

Collaborative team environment

Uniform provided (also annual uniforms provided)

Time in lieu for staff meetings and training

We urge highly motivated individuals with a passion for early education and childcare to apply for this position.

If you would like to join our team and take up this opportunity, please send your resume to [email protected] or call Liz or Sarah on (03) 9886 9142.

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.

Our organisation and team have a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing and protection, through implementing and adherence to the Child Safe Standards and the Information Sharing Scheme. This commitment extends to all children in our service and community with an aim for children to feel safe, secure and supported. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our first priority and we have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. We acknowledge the importance of our organisation and community to be committed to culturally safety of aboriginal children, the cultural safety for culturally and/or linguistically diverse children and safety of children with a disability.

Employer: Great Start Early Learning Centres Pty Ltd ATF Great Start Unit Trust