We aspire to create an environment where you feel valued and respected, fostering strong partnerships with both staff and families. Our small service (owner/operator), accommodating only 36 places, aims to provide a homely feel for everyone involved. We prioritise flexibility in staffing hours, ensuring that our dedicated team receives above-ratio support and above-award wages.

At the core of our philosophy is a commitment to a robust staff culture where mutual respect is paramount. We have a zero-tolerance policy for unprofessional behavior or inappropriate talk. Every team member is valued for their unique contributions, and we believe in maintaining an atmosphere of collaboration and support.

We have casual positions with possibility to move to Part time. Would be valuable to have ability to work up additional hours covering both annual leave and sick leave. Lots of flexibility. Would require the successful candidate to be able to do the occasional open and close. (7am and 6pm)

The successful candidate must have:

- Cert III of Children's Services.

- Ability to work across all age groups

- Strong Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Learning Years Framework





- Understanding of the National Quality Framework and The Education and National Regulations
- A current Working with Children Check

- First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
- A passion for quality education and quality care for children, experience with all age groups an advantage
- A love of music, creating natural environments and meaningful experiences

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Critical thinking and reflective practice need to form a part of your day-to-day practice

- Demonstrate strength in documentation and curriculum writing

- Ability to work in a small multicultural team

- Good initiative, flexible, love of learning
- A minimum of 6 months early childhood education experience

- Valid work rights in Australia

Resumes to be submitted via seek.

We look out for our children - this position will require the preferred candidates to satisfy a Working with Children Background Check, including a National police check.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Nicki Gallagher

Owner- Nicki's Clever Cookies

0416 067 ***

*@nickisclevercookies.com.au

📌 CERT III- Early childhood Educators- casual- possibly leading to PT. (Northcote)
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