At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and inspire children through creative teaching methods in a supportive environment.
- Company: Eltham Woods Childcare Co-operative, a community-focused centre with an excellent reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, paid professional development, and generous planning time.
- Other info: Enjoy a beautiful natural setting and a calm working environment with great educator ratios.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services and a love for working with kids.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Eltham Woods Childcare Cooperative is a community-based non-profit centre located in a quiet street of Eltham. We are a small high-quality, well-resourced centre with an impressive reputation throughout the community. We are rated exceeding the NQS.
Our experienced team of educators work together to create a supportive and engaging environment for children and families. We support and value our staff by offering paid professional development throughout the year and generous program planning time for those taking on program planning positions. We are a child safe organisation committed to Child Safety.
About the role
We are seeking a full-time educator to join our team, our full-time educators work a 9 day fortnight. The centre is open from 7am-6.30pm Monday to Friday, you need to be available to fill shifts between these hours. The position will commence as soon as the successful candidate is available.
Responsibilities of the role
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities
- Follow a full schedule of activities and routines
- Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment
- Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with children, families and other team members
- Ensuring compliance with routines, policies, processes and practices
Skills, experience and requirements
- Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their experiences
- Genuine interest in working with children and the desire to work with children
- An ability to work cohesively with a small team
- Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Proven willingness to learn and improve
- Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
- Current Working with Children check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Why apply?
- Opportunities for growth and career progression
- Join a dynamic, passionate and supportive team
- Competitive salary, approved for WRP
- Good location
- Supportive team environment
- Beautiful natural setting
- Excellent educator: child ratios to create a calm working environment
- Minimum 2.5 week Christmas closure period
Certificate III or Diploma Qualified Full time Educator in Melbourne employer: Eltham Woods Childcare Co-operative
Eltham Woods Childcare Cooperative is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its educators. Located in the serene surroundings of Eltham, our community-focused centre offers a supportive work culture with generous planning time and paid professional development opportunities. Join our passionate team where you will be valued, respected, and have the chance to grow your career in a child-safe environment dedicated to high-quality care.
Contact Details:
Eltham Woods Childcare Co-operative Recruitment Team
