Diploma Qualified Educator

Full job description
About us

Padbury Education and Child Care Centre is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families for over 30 years. We offer unique, relationship based programs which allow time for the development of rich connections and learning experiences. We focus on community, social justice, and the capacities of each child and adult to inform our programs. Our building is surrounded by beautifully designed nature playgrounds where children encouraged to play and connect with nature.

Benefits For the Candidate:

Above award rates and annual salary reviews
Overtime rates for educator meetings
Career progression
Uniforms supplied
Paid professional development opportunities
Above award non-contact programming time
Generous resource budgets
Family friendly working environment with discounts on childcare fees
Onsite parking
Free Flu vaccinations
Supportive and stable working environment
Supportive management team
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Our Centre has an idyllic working environment and a dedicated, dynamic team committed to providing a supportive, educational experiences of the highest quality for our children and their families. We pride ourselves in providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where children can explore, develop and grow.

We are seeking a suitably qualified educator for a full time maternity cover position in our professional, friendly team.

About you

We are looking to appoint a Qualified Educator who is dedicated, confident and has an understanding of respectful practice with children.

This role requires a team player who is insightful and can drive our program with their unique skills and talents. This position will be part of the Centre's leadership team which drives our philosophy, vision and values, as well as coaching and mentoring our team of passionate educators in their journey of continuous improvement.

Essential requirements and responsibilities for this position include:

Diploma in Children's Services or working towards an approved early childhood qualification
The ability to advocate and implement the educational program
The ability to enlist a variety of teaching strategies to enhance all children's abilities
To create and maintain an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy and effective learning environment
Have good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
Have a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement and working as part of a team.
Be experienced working with children in an early childhood setting
The ability to use initiative and self-reflection to set goals to improve practice.
Understanding of the National Quality Standards and The Early Years Learning Framework
Required:

Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid
Next Steps

To make the right move for your career, please include your cover letter and resume with 2 current work-related references. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay:

Overtime pay
Licence/Certification:

Working with Children Check (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person