Early Childhood Educator

We are looking for the right Educator to be part of our special team at our lovely Centre in St Kilda.

We are a community focused Early Learning Centre and proud of our high-quality service to our children and families. The Centre prides itself in offering a creative and inviting environment, where the children are inspired to form meaningful relationships with their peers, educators and their community.

Our supportive management and team members are seeking someone special to join our professional team in 2025.

Position : Full-time Early Childhood Educator

Annual salary $74,000+superannuation

• Qualifications, certificates and experiences required
• Must have at least 2 years of work experience
• Working with children check
• Bachelor / Diploma or Certificate III in Children Services (or working towards)
• First Aid Certificate including up to date CPR
• Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Management of Asthma Certificate
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Knowledge of VELDF, EYLDF and NQS
• Knowledge of family centred practice (desirable)
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia Approach (desirable)
• Genuine love for children (most essential)
• Responsibilities
• Program, plan, and implement experiences to stimulate children's development in all aspects, using the National and Victorian Frameworks as a foundation.
• Provide a flexible program that allows for differences in children's abilities, developmental levels, and needs while fostering social skills.
• Prepare and conduct age-appropriate activities, including educational and recreational experiences, games, and storytelling.
• Assist in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities to support learning and engagement.
• Guide and manage children's behavior positively, supporting their social development and interactions with peers and educators.
• Supervise children during recreational activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Encourage each child to become secure and independent in their environment by promoting self-confidence and autonomy.
• Oversee and assist in the supervision of children's daily routines, including meal times, rest periods, and transitions between activities.
• Supervise and promote children's hygiene practices, ensuring a clean and healthy environment.
• Actively encourage and support cultural inclusion by celebrating the diverse backgrounds of children, families, and colleagues within the center.
• Ensure program documentation is regularly maintained for each child, forming the basis for individualized learning experiences.
• Discuss with ECTs and the Director about children's progress, programming ideas, and best practices in Early Childhood Education
• Foster a nurturing and respectful environment where children's self-esteem, sense of self-worth, and rights are valued, protected, and reinforced.

Pay : $74,000.00 per year

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (preferred)

Work Location : In person