Diploma Qualified Educator - Balwyn North, Australia - Greythorn Early Childhood Centre Inc

Description

Diploma Qualified Educator - Team Leader Position in Junior Toddlers Room

Posted by Greythorn Early Childhood Centre Inc on 23 Nov 2023


Organisation
Greythorn Early Childhood Centre Inc


Closing date

Primary role
Diploma Qualified Educator


Position type
Full-time


Location
Balwyn North


State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

Greythorn Early Childhood Centre is a community based non-profit organisation, with a parent management committee, offering 3yo & 4yo funded Kindergarten programs as well as Long Day Care and Occasional Care services catering for 91 children aged from 6weeks to 5years across 6 rooms.

Situated in one of Melbourne's highly sought-after areas in the Eastern Suburbs, GreythornECC has been around for over 26 years, with a newly renovated purpose-built centre that provides safe and stimulating environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Work Days of the Role
Monday - Friday


Hours of Work of the Role
Full Time with Fortnightly RDO's


Description

• GreythornECC is looking for someone to join our dynamic team and lead a committed, enthusiastic, and professional team of educators in our Junior Toddlers Room (ages 18mo to 2.5yr) starting in January 2024. You will be well supported as a leader to deliver excellence in children's learning and development with mentoring from a very passionate and dedicated management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to secure your career growth in early childhood education and care. Prior leadership experience is desired, however if you haven't had room leader experience and are looking at taking the next step, you are also encouraged to apply

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Your benefits:

• Wages 10% above award
• Minimum 4hours programming time per week
• Fortnightly RDO'S (work a 9 day fortnight)
• Minimum 2 weeks off over the Christmas period
• Paid professional development days, workshops and training
• Paid First Aid and CPR
• Free secure onsite underground parking

About the role:

• Work in a room with 12 children with a team of 2 other educators
• Work alongside your team to implement educational programs in accordance with service philosophy and children's and family's needs
• Observe and document children's development and progress
• Sustain positive and respectful relationships with children and families
• Access and use of state of the art technology (iPad's, Laptops and Portable Smart TV) to support you in delivering an excelled program and communication with families

Qualifications

Essential criteria and qualification required:

• Hold or be working towards Diploma of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (inc. anaphylaxis and asthma)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Sound knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework
• Ability to build and foster respectful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• High work ethic, passion, and motivation for early childhood education and care
• Understanding of the Child Safety Standards

Requirements:


WWCC

Industrial Agreement/Award
Children's Services Award 2010