Hawthorn Early Years Hiring for Casual Early Childhood Educator Job at Hawthorn Full Time

At Hawthorn Early Years we teach children to love learning so they never stop growing.

The Service

Located in the community HUB on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn, Hawthorn Early Years (HEY) boasts spacious and light filled rooms with lots of natural light, large outdoor spaces, a beautiful peppercorn tree, vegetable gardens, mud pits and a communal area which houses pet turtles and fish. With a diverse range of cultural backgrounds amongst our teaching teams and children, we love exploring cultural differences, as well as embracing various holidays and celebrations throughout the year. Situated close to public transport, the local library and primary schools which provides opportunities to take the children out and about on excursions and to enjoy great connections with the surrounding community.

HEY values professionalism, and we are committed to investing in our staff and encourage their future career pathways. Our daily contexts and quality improvement practices also contribute to ongoing learning and development and therefore, professional identity as a team. HEY employees two full time Educational Leaders to support each of the Juniors and Seniors teaching teams in recognition of the clear link between leadership and improved outcomes for children.

The Role

At Hawthorn Early Years (HEY) we recognise the importance of childhood in building the foundations for future learning and citizenship in an ever-changing world. We recognise children as bearers of rights, capable and competent of participating in society through their relationships with others. HEY prides itself on being recognised as a dynamic and innovative early childhood service that is responsive to all children, both as individuals and within groups. Our Teachers and Educators are supporting children to develop the skills and dispositions they will need to thrive in the 21st century.

In return, we’ll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:

• Access to innovative professional development, coaching, curriculum, conferences and mentoring.
• Career advancement opportunities – from in-service to leadership roles tailored to your aspirations.
• High-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Educators.

The Opportunity

As a casual educator, you will work across our nine classrooms to support children’s education and care. Shift times start from 7:15am and up until 6:15pm Monday to Friday.

We have a large team at HEY and casual educators are a vital component of our teaching teams with regular and plentiful shifts available. Our approach is to provide as much consistency as possible and casual educators are rostered in familiar rooms as much as possible so that relationships with children are prioritised.

To be considered, you will have:

• A Qualification in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check
• Police Check

Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $49,020.00 – $90,575.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call
• Rotating roster

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay

Work Remotely:

• No