Dawson Street Child Care Co-op – Brunswick VIC
Diploma Qualified Educator at Community Centre
Dawson Street Children's Co-op
$*************/hour + EXTRA ANNUAL LEAVE
About Us
Dawson Street Children's Co-Operative (DSCC) is a community not-for-profit centre offering quality early learning programs. We are a small centre (62 places) and offer Childcare, 3-and 4-year-old integrated kindergarten and Tree Kinder. Our centre is in Melbourne's inner north and provides care for children from 12 weeks to 6 years old.
Our philosophy is centred on being RESPECTFUL, SAFE and EMPOWERED with a focus on supporting CHILD-LED learning and being a part of the COMMUNITY. Our educators have - and are encouraged to develop - genuine relationships with the children and their families.
The chance
We are looking for an enthusiastic Diploma qualified educator who can grow with us and be a part of our core team.
The benefits in joining us
A supportive workplace with a friendly management team and parent committee
Industry leading pay rates
Dedicated time off for exams, additional time for planning and paid team meetings
8 weeks of paid parental leave and 15 days of paid personal leave
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Flexible work opportunities for greater work/life balance
Access to an EAP Program
About You
Friendly and love working with children
Passionate about building relationships with children and families
Dedicated to providing fun, educational and play-based learning
Collaborative with other educators and staff; and
Interested in current educational trends and methods to enhance learning outcomes for children.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead, guide and support educators and staff within a team to create a safe, supportive,



stimulating and educational environment for all children, educators, family and community.
Collaboratively assist with the development, implementation and reflection of the educational program to provide a high-quality, play-based curriculum for all children and families
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children
Implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity
Ensure the room environment facilitates relevant regulations, policies and procedures
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Children's Services or (ACECQA) approved Australian equivalent or enrolled
Sound Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Inc.) and always act within these guidelines
A current ACECQA First Aid Certificate, CPR, Asthma and Accredited Anaphylaxis Certificate
Valid Working with Children's Check
Accredited Child Protection Training
Experience in promoting a healthy and cohesive team environment and develop positive channels of communication where educators and staff within your team feel supported and valued
Promote positive, comforting and nurturing relationships with children and view and respect children as competent and capable learners
We pride ourselves on teaching our children about the natural world and respecting the environment and are looking for a candidate whose educational philosophy is similar.
At DSCC, our staff are our greatest asset. If you join our team, you will be provided with opportunities to grow and thrive with dedicated support from your management team.
Diversity and Inclusion are key to our centre's success, and we encourage multi-lingual educators to apply.
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📌 Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Dawson Street Child Care Co-op
📍 Melbourne