Are you looking for a place with great ratio's (max 16 children aged 0-5)

Are you looking for a place who values you and your contribution?

Would you like to feel connected and part of a team?

We're eagerly seeking a Certificate lll or Diploma qualified Casual Educator to join our team at Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre in Elwood, VIC

About Us

Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre is a community-run not-for-profit service comprising of long day care, extended hours kindergarten, 3 and 4 year sessional kindergarten, maternal health nurse, and community facilities located in the Elwood Educational Precinct (co-located with Elwood Primary School and Elwood College). The Centre has a culturally diverse range of staff with almost 10 languages spoken, reflecting our local community's demographic.

If you are positive, energetic, and have a sense of humour or just love having fun, then this is a place for you.  You will need to have a passion for education, the ability to form respectful and responsive relationships with children naturally and can work positively in a diverse team environment.

In return, you will be treated with respect and mentored and guided by our amazing leadership team to support your growth and professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Paid according to the Professional Childcare Standards

• We have been approved for the Worker Retention Payment Grant

• Above ratio and small class sizes

• Work for a community-managed, not-for-profit service with a supportive culture

• Be part of a dynamic and human-centric organisation

• Staff wellbeing is prioritised with a wellbeing program

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early childhood education and care

• Participate in professional learning and development

• Developing open communication channels with staff, children, and families

• Complying with centre policies and procedures, in addition to licensing, legislation, and regulations

• Assisting children with their daily routines and supporting them in their learning

• Creating engaging environments to inspire and extend children’s development
   

Requirements

• Minimum Certificate lll or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent) 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Education

• First Aid and Asthma/Anaphylaxis certificate and Mandatory Reporting

• Working with Children’s Check and Police Check or VIT

• Hold a strong understanding of the National Education and Care Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

How to Apply

If you’re ready for an exciting and rewarding role, apply now via SEEK with your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability!