Diploma Educator/Room Leader in Ballan

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative is committed to the ongoing journey of closing the gap on educational disparities between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal children. BADAC is facilitating a program of providing Early Childhood Education and Care Services in response to the needs of our community.

An Amazing Opportunity To Join Our Team! We are seeking dynamic and dedicated Educators to join a team of passionate and professional Educators at our Ballan - Yaluk Burron Early Learning service. The Yaluk Burron (meaning ‘River Children') Early Learning Centre provides a culturally safe and rich learning environment where families and the community are collaborators in each child’s learning journey from birth through to school engagement. Yaluk Burron will combat and support the barriers and factors that impact upon Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families’ participation in early year’s education. This program initiates the instilling of Aboriginal culture and history on the journey from birth to elder aligning to BADAC’s holistic principle.

Why work for Yaluk Burron Early Learning Centre? As an Educator at Yaluk Burron you will benefit from:

• Above Award Wage - Based on level of knowledge and experience
• Immediate start
• Full Time - 38 hrs per week (casual also available)
• 95% Staff Gap Fee Discounts
• Free First Aid & CPR Updates
• Salary Packaging available
• 1 full day of time release for Programming per week for Room Leaders
• Complimentary Uniform
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Parking
• Access to experienced and passionate Pedagogical Leaders

We are looking for Educators who:

• Are genuinely willing and motivated to work with children
• Have a clear understanding of the Child Safety Standards
• Have vibrant energy and are an uplifting team player
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Create inclusive, professional, and positive relationships with children
• Are able to take initiative to create a friendly, secure and stimulating learning environment as per child interest
• Are able to contribute ideas for planning and programming
• Have strong time management, organizational skills and flexibility
• Are willing to participate in staff meetings, staff training and team building activities
• Commit to providing a culturally safe learning environment to our families and community

What you’ll need:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Have an understanding of, or commitment to learn the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning (8AWOL)
• Available to work between 7:00am and 6:00pm
• Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), Victorian Child Safe Standards and Child Protection, Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

To be considered for roles with BADAC you will need to have (or be willing to have) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children Check Clearance. Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Child Safe framework committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with Yaluk Burron.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. BADAC is a Child Safe organisation and all employees are expected to adhere to our Child Safe Guidelines. BADAC is committed to diversity in employment aiming to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we operate in. We foster a workplace culture in which LGBTI employees feel included, safe and supported.