Early Childhood Educator

About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated, nurturing and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team, with opportunities available for permanent part-time and casual employment. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in children's early years, within a supportive, small-team setting where your contribution is seen and valued.

Key responsibilities

• Support a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children

• Help plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and team members

• Observe and document children's development and learning journeys

• Support compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and the National Quality Framework (NQF)

• Champion child safety, contributing to a culture of protection, inclusion, and well-being

• Work collaboratively within a reflective, close-knit team

• Support daily routines, including meals, rest times, and outdoor play

About you

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent, or actively working towards)

• A strong understanding of and commitment to child safety and ethical practice

• Previous experience working with young children preferred, but not essential

• Understanding of the EYLF, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Child Safe Standards

• A genuine passion for early childhood education and a warm, patient nature

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

• A commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice

• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid (HLTAID012), Foundations of Child Safe Training, Protect Mandatory Reporting Training (or willingness to obtain)

About us

We are a small, not-for-profit early learning Centre in Keysborough, dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-6 years. We pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive community where children, families, and educators are genuinely valued.

Our management team is highly supportive, actively promoting work-life balance and ongoing professional development, and we are deeply committed to upholding Child Safe Standards in all aspects of our service.

Benefits

• Supportive Management: Our leadership team is hands-on, approachable, and truly values your ideas and contributions

• Professional Growth: We actively promote and fund opportunities for professional development

• Work-Life Balance: We understand and respect the importance of balancing work with your personal life

• First Aid & CPR Training Provided

• Free and confidential access to Wisdom Wellbeing platform (our EAP)

• Paid birthday day off

• Paid team meetings and paid overtime

• Mentoring by the Centre leadership team

• Free on-site parking

• A stable, predictable roster within a family-oriented team culture

Our Safety Commitment

We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.