Job Description
Dawson Street Child Care Co-op – Brunswick VIC
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Diploma Qualified Educator at Community Centre
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Dawson Street Children's Co-op
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$*************/hour + EXTRA ANNUAL LEAVE
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About Us
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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.
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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.
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The opportunity
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Diploma qualified educator who can grow with us and be a part of our core team.
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The benefits in joining us
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A supportive workplace with a friendly management team and parent committee
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Industry leading pay rates
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Dedicated time off for exams, additional time for planning and paid team meetings
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8 weeks of paid parental leave and 15 days of paid personal leave
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Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
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Flexible work opportunities for greater work/life balance
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Access to an EAP Program
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About You
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Friendly and love working with children
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Passionate about building relationships with children and families
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Dedicated to providing fun, educational and play-based learning
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Collaborative with other educators and staff; and
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Interested in current educational trends and methods to enhance learning outcomes for children.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
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Lead,



guide and support educators and staff within a team to create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational setting for all children, educators, family and community.
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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
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Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children
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Implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity
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Ensure the room environment facilitates relevant regulations, policies and procedures
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Qualifications & Experience
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Diploma in Children's Services or (ACECQA) approved Australian equivalent or enrolled
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Sound Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Inc.) and always act within these guidelines
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A current ACECQA First Aid Certificate, CPR, Asthma and Accredited Anaphylaxis Certificate
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Valid Working with Children's Check
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Accredited Child Protection Training
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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
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Promote positive, comforting and nurturing relationships with children and view and respect children as competent and capable learners
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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.
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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.
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Diversity and Inclusion are key to our centre's success, and we encourage multi-lingual educators to apply.
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📌 Educator (Victoria)
🏢 Dawson Street Child Care Co-op
📍 Victoria