Seventh-Day Adventist Schools Victoria Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic
ELC Educator
to join the Early Learning team at Heritage College ELC (Narre Warren South campus). This is a full-time permanent position to commence Term 1, ****.
Heritage College Early Learning Centre is a nurturing, inclusive, Christian Early Education and Care service that provides high-quality long day care with an integrated Kindergarten program for 3 - 5-year-olds. Our focus is to create the foundation for lifelong learning through innovative, creative, and child-focused teaching practices.
We are seeking passionate, dynamic
ELC Educator
to support the wonder, delight and intrigue of childhood through planned and spontaneous experiences that inspire children to ask questions, investigate, challenge themselves and build friendships. At Heritage College ELC NWS, we use a play-based educational program that is supported with inquiry-based learning, co-constructed by children and Educators with families input incorporating school readiness and individual children's development.
As an ELC Educator, you will work collaboratively with the team to create a safe, engagin and inclusive workplace where every child feels values, supported and encouraged to learn and grow.
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:
Have a strong passion for early childhood education
Contribute to and implement a play-based educational program that responds to children?s interests, strengths, needs and individual development.
Support the creation and maintenance of engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage children to explore, investigate, develop confidence and build positive relationships.




Have an understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and relevant Early Childhood Education and Care regulations.
Contribute to observations, documentation and assessments of children?s learning and development.
Build and maintain positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Work effectively as part of an ELC team and contribute to a supportive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, wellbeing and maintaining a high standard of professional practice.
The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:
Peaceful location
Friendly and supportive staff
Close-knit school community
Multicultural and diverse student body
Opportunities for career development and growth
Staff discounts on tuition fees (permanent employees)
Reimbursement for all costs related to First Aid Training and the Victorian Institute of Teaching
Competitive salary for Early Childhood teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement
Requirements:
Diploma qualification or completed an approved ACECQA qualification in Early Childhood
Valid Victorian Working with Children Check
Current certificates in First Aid,



Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management (or a willingness to obtain training in these areas)
Excellent communication skills ? both verbal and written
Child Safety Commitment:
Our Child Safety Policy can be found here:
Our Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found here:
Screening Requirements:
Reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children
Position is subject to maintaining registration with VIT
By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the SDA Church
Heritage College provides co-educational Christian education from 3 and 4-year-old Early Learning through to Year 12.
To learn more about employment with our school system, please visit our website: .
The salary range is$*****-$***** per hour, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
For further information about the position, please contact Helen Trindade at ******
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
Heritage College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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