Casual Educators (Children's Services Award) - Armstrong Creek

Casual Educators - Certificate III and Diploma qualified

(Children's Services Award) - Armstrong Creek

Join our passionate Kinder Service team and utilise your skills to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children every day. At bestchance Child Family Care, we are committed to supporting children, families and communities through high-quality early childhood education and care.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood professionals to join our supportive team.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
• Paid Parental Leave program for all ongoing employees (after 12 months of service)
• A supportive, close-knit team that is passionate about delivering excellence
• 50% staff discount on childcare gap fees at all bestchance childcare centres
• Genuine commitment to professional development and career growth
• Access to our Employee Wellbeing Program

The Role

bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking exceptional individuals with a positive and proactive approach to join our passionate and supportive team.

As a values-based organisation, bestchance provides educators with ongoing mentoring, guidance and professional support to help extend their practice and achieve their professional goals.

At bestchance Armstrong Creek East Children's Centre we are excited to be expanding our team of casual Certificate III and Diploma qualified educators.

Our Armstrong Creek East Children's Centre proudly offers long daycare and funded kindergarten programs, delivered by a long standing, well qualified team of early childhood professionals. The service offers expansive natural outdoor play spaces, a dedicated kindergarten art room and nutritious meals designed and prepared by our two onsite cooks.

Casual employment under the Children's Services Award, a variety of relief shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm covering permanent staff planned and unplanned leave. 

Must hold current and valid Working with Children Check, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Asthma Training, Anaphylaxis Training, Do Food Safely Training; along with PROTECT and GECCKO Training.

Position Details

Casual employment - no set hours

Flexible shifts Monday - Friday between 6:30am and 6:30pm

Service: Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre
Location: Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre: 46-70 Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217

Employment Type: Casual

Total Weekly Hours: 0-38 hours 

You Will Stand Out If You

• Have experience working in a kindergarten environment
• Work within a strength-based and family-centred approach
• Build warm, respectful and positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Have a genuine passion for creating a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment
• Can develop strong relationships with families and stakeholders from diverse cultural and social backgrounds

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Must have completed your degree/ Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent qualification recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
• Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
• Have completed Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, and National Regulations

Applications:

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership, and genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please submit:

• Your current CV/Resume
• A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests, and suitability for the role 

Email your application to: careers@bestchance.org.au

Along with your Expression of Interest please include answers to the following questions and upload as your "cover letter"

·       EOI Questions – Mandatory

·       1.     What skills, attributes, knowledge, values or beliefs make you suitable to be working with children and supporting their safety, wellbeing and rights?

·       2.     Please list your top three professional strengths that you believe are essential for this role.

·       3.     Are there aspects of this role to you feel you may require additional guidance or support?   

·       4.     How do you believe your growth at bestchance has prepared you for this role?

·       5.     Why are you the best candidate for this position?

About Us

bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods.

We deliver high-quality education, care, therapy and family support services, as well as operating a registered training organisation. Our team is passionate about creating supportive environments where children and families can thrive.

Learn more at: https://www.bestchance.org.au/

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people