About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

We offer Long Day Care, Preschool programs and Outside School Hours Care including, Before School, After School and Vacation Care. We understand every family has different needs and, with this in mind, we offer care on a full-time or part-time basis. Occasional care and casual care are available where a vacancy exists.

The role:

We are seeking qualified Educators to join our professional team at our Bungawitta Early Learning Centre. Ideally, we are seeking full-time, diploma qualified staff, with availability across Monday - Friday, 6.30am - 6.30pm. However, we are able to offer part-time flexibility for the right candidate. We encourage experienced Certificate III qualified educators to apply.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality early education programs for children in a safe, secure, challenging and nurturing environment that is rich, flexible and encourages learning, curiosity, creativity and exploration. You will work with children in our spectacular indoor and outdoor facilities, supported by a team of experienced managers.

Duties:

Observe children to identify individual needs, interests, and developmental progress

Assist with Educational programming and routines

Work collaboratively with other educators to coordinate activities

You must have:

Any ACEQA-approved qualification (Diploma preferred)

Current employment class, Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration

Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Benefits:

Monthly RDOs for full-time staff

Flexible rosters & optional accrued time off

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

On-the-job coaching & professional development

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

How to apply:

Click APPLY now, or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Applications will close Sunday 31st August, however please note shortlisting will commence as applicants are received and the position may be filled prior to this date.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.