About us

Country Bunch Early Learning is a dedicated early childhood education and care provider committed to nurturing young learners in a supportive, inclusive, and play-based environment. We believe that high-quality early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Our team is passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child in our care whilst building strong partnerships with families and the broader community.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at our Irymple VIC location. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children during their crucial developmental years. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be responsible for creating engaging, nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to ensure each child receives exceptional care and education tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Key responsibilities

- Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs that are play-based, developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework
- Provide safe, nurturing and supportive care for children whilst promoting their independence, confidence and wellbeing
- Observe and document children's learning and development using evidence-based assessment practices to inform future programming and support individualised learning
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, actively communicating with parents about their child's progress, interests and achievements
- Create and maintain a clean, organised and stimulating learning environment that promotes exploration, creativity and safety




- Supervise children during all activities both indoors and outdoors, ensuring duty of care responsibilities are met at all times
- Support children with routines such as meals, transitions and personal hygiene in a sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner
- Work collaboratively with the team to identify and respond to children with additional needs, implementing inclusive practices
- Maintain current knowledge of early childhood education best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous career development
- Comply with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures including the National Quality Standard and child protection requirements

What we're looking for

- A valid Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification
- Current Working With Children Check (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification for infants and children
- Demonstrated experience working with children in an early childhood education and care setting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of child development, learning theories and the Australian Early Years Learning Framework
- Excellent observation, documentation and assessment skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- A commitment to promoting inclusive practices and supporting children with diverse needs and backgrounds
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting children's holistic development
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace
- Experience with digital documentation tools and communication platforms is advantageous

Pay: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Perks:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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