Early Childhood Educators – Relief Pool

Description:

About the Centre/Service

Meli Kindergartens are a leading Early Years Management organisation with 30 kindergartens located across Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, and Colac. Our belief is all children have a great start at life.

Description

Are you looking to work in a casual position in Early Childhood Education? Register your interest to join our relief team!

About the role:

We are seeking suitably qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our casual relief team. We welcome conversations from Educators who are newly qualified, looking to rejoin the workforce, and those who have experience. If you are looking for flexibility to work in a casual capacity and variety in your week, this could be the right opportunity for you! As an Early Childhood Educator, you will contribute to the development and implementation of high quality, innovative and inclusive early childhood education programs that meets the approved learning frameworks and National Quality Standards. Being part of a relief team, no two weeks are the same. It's a fantastic learning opportunity as you work alongside many different teachers and educators who are in varying stages of their careers, sharing their knowledge and supporting one another. Kindergarten is a dynamic and creative environment, full of learning and play. If you are committed to enabling children to thrive at kindergarten and are dynamic and creative in your approach to early learning, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Free staff confidential counselling service through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employment conditions as per the terms of the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA 2020)
• We offer work-based placements for employees who are studying higher qualifications
• Educators are paid as per their qualification level
• Contemporary training and professional development
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership and development

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected]

Qualifications

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA and suitable pursuant to the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current HLTAID012 First Aid certificate including annually updated CPR certificate, asthma and anaphylaxis certificates.
• Meli is a Child Safe Organisation; you have the ability to uphold the requirements of child safety, and knowledge of the legislative requirements, frameworks and standards of an early learning environment (or capacity to learn this).
• Ability to plan, prioritise tasks and meet required timeframes.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a team environment.
• The capacity to be flexible – you may be working at more than one kindergarten on any given week.
• Experience working with children.