Keysborough Community Children's Centre Inc – Keysborough VICMultiple Positions Available | Keysborough Community Children's CentreAre you a passionate, experienced Diploma-qualified educator looking for a workplace that gives you the time, staffing and support to be the educator you want to be?
Keysborough Community Children's Centre (KCCC) is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood service of 76 places that is open from 7am-6pm Monday to Friday.
We are looking for experienced Diploma Qualified Educators to join our fantastic team in ****.We pride ourselves on providing a supportive workplace where educators are valued, children are at the centre of our decisions, and quality practice is supported by genuine investment in our people.New positions created for ****These positions have become available as part of a restructure of our **** roster, reflecting KCCC's commitment to investing in our educators and providing high-quality outcomes for children.As part of this restructure, each room will be staffed with one educator above the required educator-to-child ratio.
This has created several new positions within our team and will provide greater support for educators and children throughout the day.We currently have opportunities available in our:NurseryThree-Year-Old Integrated Kindergarten ProgramWe are recruiting for:Two part-time positions: 37.5 hours per week, across 5 daysOne full-time position: 38 hours per week, including a monthly RDOCommencement date: 8 January ****Positions will initially be offered for ****.
As part of KCCC's annual workforce planning process, all staff positions are reviewed annually.
Our focus is on building a stable, committed and long-term team, and these positions have been created as part of our investment in increased staffing across the service.Successful applicants will be employed under the Professional Community Standard (PCS ****), which includes the Wage Retention Grant (WRG).
At KCCC, you can expect:One educator above ratio in every room, giving you greater support and more time to focus on the childrenAdditional programming and planning time, so you can plan, reflect and document meaningfullyA warm, supportive family-feel culture where people genuinely look out for one anotherA collaborative team where your experience, ideas and qualified knowledge are valuedThe opportunity to have a real voice in shaping our educational program and practiceThe benefits of working in a not-for-profit, community-based serviceA team that is genuinely committed to high-quality education and meaningful relationships with children and familiesLeadership that invests in our educators,



our staffing and the quality of our serviceTime in lieu paid for all staff meetings and professional development outside of work hours.Yearly flu vaccination offered.KCCC closes for three weeks over the Christmas period.About the roleAs a Diploma Qualified Educator at KCCC, you will play an active role in creating a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment for children.This isn't a role where you're simply expected to "work the floor".
We are looking for experienced educators who want to contribute to the educational program, work collaboratively with their team and play an active role in the ongoing development of our practice.Your responsibilities will include:Building warm, respectful and responsive relationships with childrenDeveloping positive partnerships with familiesActively contributing to programming, observations, documentation, planning and assessmentWorking collaboratively with your room team to implement engaging and meaningful learning experiencesContributing your ideas, knowledge and professional reflections to improve educational practiceSupporting an inclusive environment that respects children's individual abilities, cultures, backgrounds and identitiesMaintaining high standards of supervision, health, safety and wellbeingParticipating in critical reflection and continuous improvementWorking in accordance with the National Quality Framework, approved learning frameworks, service policies and Victorian child-safety requirementsAbout youWe are looking for educators who are enthusiastic about their profession, bring strong practical experience to their role and genuinely want to be part of a cooperative team.Applicants must have a minimum of two years' experience working in early childhood education and care.You will also:Hold an approved Diploma-level early childhood education and care qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualificationHold the required current Working with Children Check and other role-specific clearances and trainingHave a genuine commitment to children's safety, rights and wellbeingUnderstand the importance of children's voices and participationBe confident contributing to curriculum planning, observations,



assessment and documentationBe reflective and willing to contribute ideas to strengthen and improve practiceCommunicate positively and professionally with children, families and colleaguesEnjoy working collaboratively as part of a room and broader centre teamBring warmth, reliability, professionalism and a sense of fun to your workOur commitment to child safetyKeysborough Community Children's Centre is committed to the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of all children.We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to providing an environment in which children feel safe, are heard and are respected.We value the diversity of children and families and are committed to culturally safe and inclusive practices.Our recruitment and selection processes place children's safety and wellbeing at the forefront.Successful applicants will be required to participate in KCCC's child-safe recruitment and screening processes.
These may include:Qualification verificationEmployment history checksProfessional referee checksWorking with Children Check verificationOther applicable regulatory screening and pre-employment requirementsImportantly, we look beyond qualifications alone.
We want educators who demonstrate through their professional practice, values and decision-making a strong understanding of children's rights, safety, participation and wellbeing.Come and work somewhere that invests in educatorsIf you're looking for a service where above-ratio staffing is built into the roster, programming time is genuinely valued, and experienced educators are trusted to contribute their knowledge and ideas, we'd love to hear from you.Our **** roster represents a deliberate investment in our people and in providing our educators with the support they need to focus on what matters most:Relationships.
Quality practice.
Meaningful learning.
Positive outcomes for children.We are looking for experienced Diploma-qualified educators who want to become valued members of our team and contribute to the next chapter of KCCC.Apply nowApply now to join the team at Keysborough Community Children's Centre.Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining:Your early childhood education and care experienceYour preferred age group or positionYour approach to working collaboratively within an educator teamWhat you would bring to the KCCC communityWe look forward to hearing from educators who are passionate about quality early childhood education and are ready to make KCCC their next professional home.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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