Job Description

The Keysborough Freedom Club Co-Operative Limited - Keysborough VIC

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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.

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Key responsibilities

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- Support a nurturing, stimulating, and secure environment for children
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- Help plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
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- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and team members
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- Observe and document children's development and learning journeys
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- Support compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and the National Quality Framework (NQF)
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- Champion child safety, contributing to a culture of protection, inclusion, and well-being
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- Work collaboratively within a reflective, close-knit team
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- Support daily routines, including meals, rest times, and outdoor play
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About you

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- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent, or actively working towards)
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- A strong understanding of and commitment to child safety and ethical practice
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- Previous experience working with young children preferred, but not essential
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- Understanding of the EYLF, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Child Safe Standards
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- A genuine passion for early childhood education and a warm, patient nature
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- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
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- A commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice
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- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid (HLTAID012), Foundations of Child Safe Training, Protect Mandatory Reporting Training (or willingness to obtain)
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About us

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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Supportive Management: Our leadership team is hands-on, approachable, and truly values your ideas and contributions
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- Professional Growth: We actively promote and fund opportunities for professional development
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- Work-Life Balance: We understand and respect the importance of balancing work with your personal life
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- First Aid & CPR Training Provided
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- Free and confidential access to Wisdom Wellbeing platform (our EAP)
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- Paid birthday day off
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- Paid team meetings and paid overtime
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- Mentoring by the Centre leadership team
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- Free on-site parking
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- A stable, predictable roster within a family-oriented team culture
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📌 Early Childhood Educator (Victoria)
🏢 The Keysborough Freedom Club Co-Operative
📍 Victoria