Early Childhood Teacher and Diploma Educator - 2 positions available

Unley Community Childcare Centre is a small not-for-profit, community-based Centre licensed for a maximum of 45 children each day. We’re excited to welcome a passionate Early Childhood Teacher and Diploma Qualified Educator who are looking to join a collaborative child-focused environment.

As the ECT you will be responsible for leading the Kindy room team and implementing a play-based preschool program for children aged 3 years to school age. This is a 5 month full-time or part-time contract with the possibility of ongoing employment for the right candidate.

As a Diploma Educator you will work across our over 2's rooms in a casual or part-time capacity providing high-quality early education and care to children aged 2 years to school age.

The successful Educator will:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and their fellow educators

• Work with families and their fellow educators to ensure that children are supported as individuals within a group setting

• Provide a nurturing and safe environment that supports children's wellbeing and development

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Be organised and reliable

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYLF and NQF and have previous experience documenting learning, implementing the planning cycle and engaging in reflective practices

• Develop and implement an engaging, play-based learning program for individual children and the group

• Use an online learning app to share information with families and educators, and use other computer applications such as Microsoft Word

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN-EC)

• Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)

• Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS

Current South Australian teachers registration is required for the ECT role.

What we provide:

We offer a wide range of attractive benefits including

• Above award wages

• Additional personal leave days

• 5 hours of non-contact time per week

• Paid professional development opportunities

• Access to an employee assistance program

• Childcare discount for employees,

• Work life balance and flexible rostering

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Our Centre has applied for the Early Childhood Worker Retention payment from the Australian Government which will support a wage increase of 15% over 2 years.

Our Centre is committed to Reconciliation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, we also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

If you're a passionate educator who’s looking to make a difference in the lives of young children, and families we'd love to hear from you. 

To apply please email your cover letter and current resume/CV, including a minimum of 2 professional references to director@unleycommunitychildcare.com.au.