Early Childhood Educator - Mayfield Early Education Sandringham

At Mayfield Early Education Sandringham, our unwavering commitment is to create a welcoming and secure environment for each child entrusted to our care. 

Our devoted team is focused on fostering and unlocking the potential of every child, promoting independence, building self-esteem, and instilling a profound sense of belonging. Entrenched in our four guiding pillars below, our approach to early education is comprehensive and dedicated. 

1. Connected by Community, 
2. In Safe Hands, 
3. Quality Education You Can Count On, and 
4. Home Away from Home 

The Opportunity 

Our Sandringham Centre has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our incredible team! 

As an integral part of the Mayfield team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care.   

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills. 
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation. 
• Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care. 
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development. 
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns. 
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education. 
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner. 

You 

• Available to work a rotating roster, Monday to Friday from 6:45am - 6:30pm
• Hold a minimum of a Certificate III in ECEC (of ACECQA approved equivalent).
• Valid WWCC.
• Child protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain).
• Working knowledge of NQF, EYLF & Child Safe Standards 
• Demonstrated passion for the Early Childhood sector. 

You will enjoy communicating with, and building trusted relationships with children, their families and the wider community. 

Why Mayfield Early Education? 

When you join the dedicated team at Mayfield, not only will you join a like-minded, positive & collaborative team, but you will also have access to these great benefits: 

• Competitive rates of pay reflective of your experience & qualification.
• ECEC Worker Retention Grant
• Discounted enrolment fees.
• A high level of support from our experienced Leadership team. 
• Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career. 
• Free medical and wellbeing support via Sonder, 24/7, for you and your family. 

If this sounds like an opportunity too good to pass on, apply today! 

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.