Role Details

• Above award rates | Shutdown period over Christmas
• Regular working hours | Leave Loading
• Development opportunities | Supportive and collaborative environment

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in children? Look no further! Join our dynamic team at Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre in Hove, where we prioritise holistic child development and provide a supportive environment for both educators and children.

Multiple positions available – must be available on Fridays

Why join the Alive Community?

• Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary with rates 15% above award.
• Staff Benefits: Benefit from a 90% discount on long day care fees for your own children.
• Work-Life Balance: Say goodbye to rotating shifts and plan your work-life balance around a set timetable.
• Annual Leave: Minimum of two weeks off over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional Development: Grow both personally and professionally with opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, authentic team environment where your voice is heard and valued.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators across our Alive Centres and other Early Learning Centres, expanding your professional network.
• Modern Pedagogies: Be influenced by modern contemporary pedagogies and practices, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.
• Uniform-Free Environment: Embrace comfort and continuity with dress standards aligned with our co-located school.
• Release Time: Benefit from dedicated time for team meetings and documentation.

About us: Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre is a thriving 90-place Centre dedicated to supporting children's growth and development from 6 months to 5 years. Our holistic approach to learning emphasises child-led programs in every room, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration.

About you:

• Diploma or Cert III qualification
• Experience working as educator within an early learning centre is highly desirable.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for South Australia
• First Aid ACECQA approved qualification – HTLAID012 (or willing to obtain)
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect – Education and Care (or willing to obtain.

Additional Information

About the role:

We are seeking experienced educators for our babies, toddlers and pre-kindy rooms, with permanent hours ranging from 35 to 38 hours per week on offer. As a knowledgeable educator, you will:

• Support child development and build strong relationships with both children and families.
• Work as part of a collaborative team with other experienced and likeminded educators.
• Assist in the creation of engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Contribute to the planning, assessment, and evaluation cycle within your dedicated learning environment.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of individual learning plans in collaboration with Senior Educators.

We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child is respected, valued, and protected. The safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture of child safety and take all concerns seriously to ensure children grow and thrive in a secure and supportive setting. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Become a part of the vibrant Alive Community today!

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