Are you looking for a place with great ratio's (max 16 children aged 0-5)

Are you looking for a place who values you and your contribution?

Would you like to feel connected and part of a team?

We're eagerly seeking a Certificate lll or Diploma qualified Full Time Educator to join our team at Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre in Elwood, VIC

About Us

Poets Grove Family & Children's Centre is a community-run not-for-profit service comprising of long day care, extended hours kindergarten, 3 and 4 year sessional kindergarten, maternal health nurse, and community facilities located in the Elwood Educational Precinct (co-located with Elwood Primary School and Elwood College). The Centre has a culturally diverse range of staff with almost 10 languages spoken, reflecting our local community's demographic.

If you are positive, energetic, and have a sense of humour or just love having fun, then this is a place for you. You will need to have a passion for education, the ability to form respectful and responsive relationships with children naturally and can work positively in a diverse team environment.

In return, you will be treated with respect and mentored and guided by our amazing leadership team to support your growth and professional development.

Why Join Us?

- Paid according to the Qualified Childcare Standards
- We have been approved for the Worker Retention Payment Grant
- Above ratio and small class sizes




- Work for a community-managed, not-for-profit service with a supportive culture
- Be part of a dynamic and human-centric organisation
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised with a wellbeing program

Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality early childhood education and care
- Participate in professional learning and development
- Developing open communication channels with staff, children, and families
- Complying with centre policies and procedures, in addition to licensing, legislation, and regulations
- Assisting children with their daily routines and supporting them in their learning
- Creating engaging environments to inspire and extend children’s development

Requirements

- Minimum Certificate lll or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Education
- First Aid and Asthma/Anaphylaxis certificate and Mandatory Reporting
- Working with Children’s Check and Police Check or VIT
- Hold a strong understanding of the National Education and Care Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards
- Strong organisational and communication skills

How to Apply If you’re ready for an exciting and rewarding role, apply now via SEEKwith your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability!

📌 Full Time- Diploma/Certificate III Early Childhood Educator (Elwood)
🏢 Poets Grove Family and Children's Centre
📍 Elwood