An excellent opportunity exists for energetic, experienced and passionate Certificate III or Diploma trained educators to join our team. The successful candidates will be actively engaged in educating and caring for children under 5 years of age. We are seeking educators with a strong passion for the Early Childhood industry and committed to helping young children develop to their full potential.

Take the time to have a look at our website and send us your resume and a cover letter telling us why you would make a great addition to our team at TeLC.

About us

Torquay Early Learning Centre is a not-for-profit community-based Centre and offers childcare in a long day-care setting with integrated 3 year old and 4 year old kindergarten programs. Our 130 place Centre is set apart by its exceptionally large natural play-spaces and not-for-profit ethos. We promote cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from diverse backgrounds and provide a safe environment for children with a disability.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and passionate educators, including Aboriginal people and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Advantages:

- Above award wage rates
- Additional financial incentive for educators working open and close shifts
- Paid time off during the Centre’s Christmas/New Year closure period (conditions apply)
- Opportunity for rostered day off for full time employees.
- Paid time off for all Public Holidays
- Significant employee childcare discount
- Free external counselling service for you and your family




- An opportunity to work in a community-based Centre
- Inclusive and culturally diverse workplace
- Ongoing paid professional development opportunities, training opportunities and professional support
- Paid first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Paid vaccinations
- Opportunity for up skilling and further study
- Above educator child ratios across Centre.

Requirements:

- Hold or be working towards a Certificate III or Diploma level early childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Hold current First Aid qualifications, including Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR training
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Completed mandatory child safety training
- Good understanding of VEYLDF and NQF
- Demonstrated experience will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

- Deliver innovative and high-quality educational programs for each individual child
- Contribute to the team of passionate educators within your room whilst incorporating best practice at all times
- Ensure learning and development is consistent with the EYLF/VEYLDF
- Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Develop respectful relationships with families to support each child's learning.
- Act within the requirements of the Centre's Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Complaints Policy.

For more information about our Centre please visit our website www.telc.com.au We welcome you to send a cover letter and resume marked attention to Director Julie Baker to [email protected] or call [03 5264 7416](tel:03 5264 7416) for more information.

📌 Early Childhood - Diploma/Cert III Full Time, Part Time & Casual (Torquay)
🏢 Torquay Early Learning Centre
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