Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator – Nursery Room Leader

Choyces is a Child and Youth Community Services organisation which supports children and youth throughout various parts of their lives. We work with children as young as six weeks old, all the way through to early twenties. We provide multiple different programs which you can read about on our website, but this role will be to work primarily in our Early Learning space alongside our awesome team. We are located on 7 acres in Greenfields with a beautiful nature play area, horses over the fence and an abundance of trees. We are looking for someone who is experienced, self-motivated and committed who will be responsible for the care and education of our children in this space, working in conjunction with our team and Educational Leader.

A bit more about us:

We pride ourselves on our small room numbers, so you're not overwhelmed with paperwork or huge numbers of children each day. Our service maximum capacity is currently 22 children a day. Our operating hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm.

All our Educators champion our child protection and safeguarding commitments. It's who we are. We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer where diversity and inclusion are seen as a strength and forms part of how we operate.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay: Attractive rates of pay.

• Extend Your Pay: Competitive discount on childcare gap fees for this service-based role, plus salary-sacrifice of $15,900 per annum.

• Work Space: Feel connected, with purpose in a child-first environment, our Services and resources are second to none.

• Choyces Appreciation: Help us Celebrate YOU and the hard work you do. We are a small team that values your individuality and your input to this vital service.

• Career: Career progression - mentor support from our ELC Director and Educational Leader to build yourself professionally and personally for now and the future.

• Continuous Learning: We invest in your professional growth and development with nationally-accredited training because we are committed to your future.

• Best Practice: State of the art platforms, resources, and systems, we give you all of the tools you need to be your best. We use annual employee surveys and are committed to keep listening to you.

• Wellness Program: Our Wellness Program provides access to Manager and Employee support.

• Support: Regular and structured performance feedback, coaching, and development conversations and participate in working groups on specialist topics.

• Work-life balance: 4 weeks annual leave per year plus additional centre closure over Christmas

What you'll bring:

• Diploma in Early childhood

• A valid working with children card

• National Police Clearance

• First Aid and CPR Qualification

• Experience working with children with diverse needs

• Understand Childsafe Principles

• Strong Pedagogical practice shaped by advocacy for children

• A bright personality and good energy

• A passion for working in Early Childhood

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

• Available to work Monday-Friday between 7:30-4:00pm

What you'll do:

• Assist in our Nursery Room alongside the room leader and assistant educator

• You will be able to recognise and develop the strengths in children and your team

• You will be able to build positive relationships with peers, families, and children

• Sound understanding of health and safety in the early years

• You will have passion and enthusiasm and will want to have fun

Full-time position available for immediate start.

Please email your resume and a cover letter to our ELC Director at:

dir•••••@choyces.org.au