Early Childhood Educator - Lilydale

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• Job Category Early Learning
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Contact Phone 9070 1159
• Contact Email jobs@cire.org.au

Description

Early Childhood Educator (Diploma Qualified) – Part-time

About the role:

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive? We are seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) to join our Lilydale team and play a meaningful role in shaping the early learning journeys of our youngest learners.

This is a part-time role, working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (32 hours per week), rotating between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

Cire Early Learning Lilydale is a large, purpose-built service guided by a child-led philosophy and a strong connection to nature. Our program embraces natural environments, offsite community walks, and an onsite community garden enjoyed by children across the service.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience working as an Early Childhood Educator;
• Comfortable working within the National Quality Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework;
• Enjoys working with children across all age groups from 0-5 years and is confident supporting different stages of development across the service;
• Brings a genuine passion for early childhood education and creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments;
• Compassionate and committed to making a positive difference for children and families;
• Engaging and effective communicator with colleagues, children, and families; and
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

What we offer:

• Salary packaging (novated leasing, living expenses, entertainment, and benefits etc), so you can reduce your taxable income and keep more of your hard-earned money
• Discounted childcare fees – 55% off the gap fee for your children at Cire Early Learning Services.
• Subsidised training through Cire's RTO.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
• Cire Paid Parental Leave (in addition to Government Scheme).

About Cire

Cire Early Learning is part of Cire Services, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and families to thrive. Our vision is simple yet powerful:

Communities where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential

When you join Cire, you’re not just taking on a role, you’re becoming part of a supportive, values-driven community that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth.

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in Australia;
• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care;
• Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate;
• Have a current Working with Children Check.

Cire Services reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, respectful, and empowering workplace where First Nations employees are supported to thrive, bring their perspectives and strengths, and contribute meaningfully to our organisation and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Cire Services is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. We are committed to the ongoing implementation of the Victorian Child Safe Standards to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of children and young people is at the forefront of all that we do and every decision that we make.

All staff members are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting our Charter of Commitment to Child Safety. This commitment is integral to our organisational culture and daily operations.

As part of our dedication to child safety, all prospective employees must undergo a thorough screening process before appointment. Compliance with our Child Protection Program is a mandatory condition of employment at Cire Services.

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