Educator – Diploma, Above Award, Co-Room Lead, Maternity Leave Position
Organisation
North Fitzroy Child Care Co-operative
For Provider
North Fitzroy Child Care Co-operative
Closing date
28.02.2025
Primary role
Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type
Part-time
Location
Fitzroy North
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
North Fitzroy Childcare Co-operative is a small, unique 27 place community-based not for profit centre that provides exceptional educational programs for children aged 8 months to 5 years. We believe children learn through exploration and discovery within a stimulating educational play-based curriculum. We value collaboration with our families to provide a warm & engaging environment where children can meet their full potential.
Our younger age room has 8 children each day with 2 educators while our older group has 19 children each day with 4 educators. Our Nature Play program operates on a rotating day of the week at beautiful locations along the Merri Creek corridor. This successful program has been running since 2015 and provides an important link for our children and staff to the natural world beyond the gate. The Committee of Managament and Director work together to provide a supportive, inclusive and respectful workplace environment where professional growth is encouraged, leave requests are generous and flexible, and above award pay and conditions are included for all. The role is part time consisting of 4 days, between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Work Days of the Role
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri
Hours of Work of the Role
8 Hour shifts
Description
The successful applicant will enjoy
- Being in an environment where our staff are valued and connected with our community.
- Working in an environment where our educators collaborate and learn from each other.
- Working as part of a team that takes a holistic view of learning and development.
- Being in an environment that values education for sustainability and outdoor education.
- Being employed under the Professional Community Standard 2021, which includes generous pay (approximately 15% above award rates) and conditions (fortnightly full day planning time)
- Working in above educator-to-child ratios.
- Ongoing generous professional development.
- Being part of a centre that is Exceeding National Quality Standards.
- A generous & supportive working environment.
- Flexible leave and roster.
- Daily lunch provided.
- Paid staff meetings and all work outside normal hours.
Qualifications
To be successful in the position you must:
- Have an understanding of how to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into curriculum, and be willing to learn.
- Have completed a Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Early Childhood as set by the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
- Be an enthusiastic and cooperative team member.
- Have a commitment to excellence in early childhood.
- Value developing positive and meaningful relationships with children, families and our community
- Have experience in play-based and emergent curriculums, and be willing to learn
- Be a motivated and driven educator, who will actively contribute to the curriculum
- Have an interest in natural play spaces and nurturing children's care and respect for the environment
- Be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Possess high quality written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate proficient use of technology
- Have a current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training Certificate
- Have a current Working with Children's Check
- Have the ability to work in Australia or hold a current VISA.
- Two recent referees
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Children’s Services Award 2010
Contact Name
Lydia Donev
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