ECMS Hiring for Certificate III Educator – St Linus Anglican Kindergarten Job at Coburg Full Time

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 22 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through 61 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS impacts the lives of 6,000 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be.

You are invited to join us in enriching the lives of children, and their families, alongside our team of passionate educators and mentors through play-based learning programs at St Linus Anglican Kindergarten. We are currently recruiting for a part time role, working 26.45 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The option to Job share is available for the right candidates.

What will you do?

• Work collaboratively with your team to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for children which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential
• Build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will actively contribute to the program, through detailed observations & documentation
• Build positive behaviour guidance strategies and provide spontaneous play-based learning experiences to extend on children’s learning
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

Essential criteria:

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate

What’s in it for you?

• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
• ECMS’ Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
• Funded First Aid (004) and CPR (001) training for staff

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Child safety is a fundamental aspect of all roles at ECMS. We promote the rights of all children to participate, have a purpose and be protected from harm.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

To join the ECMS team, click on Apply now!