Casual Early Childhood Educators ~ Froebel Carlton

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Casual Educators to join our Froebel Carlton team!

Froebel Carlton is one of five early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 97 places for children from approximately 6 months to 5 years of age across three purpose-built levels and is located in the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect precinct. Opened in January 2022, our state-of-the-art service is designed to act as the “third teacher,” supporting rich, intentional learning experiences every day.

Our program focuses on immersive language learning (with Spanish as a second community language), inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and regularly undertake excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond.

We offer you:

• a casual role providing learning and care for children together with a collaborative team
• sustainable practices and excursions within the community
• an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
• a complimentary employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
• a supportive Centre Director, Assistant Director and Educational Leader
• a centrally located environment, very accessible by public transport

We need you to

• A Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator (or currently working towards). We welcome applications from higher qualified candidates if open to working in a Certificate III level casual capacity.
• hold 6 months minimum experience in an Australian ELC environment
• be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• be flexible with your working hours
• have a keen interest in immersive language learning (Spanish and German language skills would be a plus but aren’t a must) and inquiry-based learning
• have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset!

📧 If this is you, please use the apply button and attach your resume and ideally also a short cover letter/note introducing yourself and stating which days you are available to work! 🙂

Froebel is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding children’s rights, implementing the Child Safe Standards across all services, and creating safe, inclusive environments where children, families, and team members feel respected and valued.

To learn more about Froebel’s commitment to child safety, please visit: https://www.froebel.com.au/our-philosophy/our-commitment-to-child-safety