Diploma Qualified Educator

About the role

Raleigh Street Community Children's Centre is seeking an experienced Educator to join our team. This full time role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys working in a collaborative, community-focused environment. At Raleigh St the fulltime educators in a room work together and share the responsibility of planning and programming.

About us

Raleigh Street Community Children’s Centre is a community-run early learning service providing education and care for up to 60 children per day across two sites, from 6 months old to preschool age. We are proud of our strong community connections and inclusive, relationship-based approach. Educators are paid above award, and we offer 5 weeks of annual leave for full time staff. We have been assessed as Exceeding the National Quality Standard and are genuinely committed to ongoing quality improvement.

Our educators and teachers work collaboratively to deliver high-quality long day care and 3- and 4-year-old Kindergarten programs guided by the EYLF, VEYLDF, and the rights and voices of children and our community. Raleigh St celebrates social and cultural diversity and we are committed to creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal children and families, with Aboriginal perspectives embedded in everyday practice.

Joining our team provides you access to the below benefits:

• Employed under the Professional Community Standard

• Additional 1 week of annual leave for fulltime staff (5 weeks total)

• 3 week shut down over Christmas

• Additional protected planning time

• All rooms are staffed over ratio, with extra planning time built into the roster to support programming, reflection, study and research

• Professional Development opportunities guaranteed

• A supportive management team

• High-quality resources and environment

• Progressive learning environment where you can build strong pedagogical practice

• Inclusive workplace that highly values diversity and equity

• Employee Assistance Program

• Close to great café’s and shopping in High St Thornbury

• Located close to public transport, free parking on street

Key responsibilities

• Implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with our curriculum

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Supervise and engage children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times

• Assist with daily routines including meals, rest times and transitions

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment

• Follow all child safety, health, safety and Centre policies and procedures

About you

• At least 3 years experience working as a Diploma Educator

• Are professional, reliable, flexible and able to work across different age groups

• Have a mature attitude to work, can show initiative where required and contribute to the team in a positive way

• Can communicate with families in a proactive manner

• Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality practice

• Enjoy working as part of a supportive, professional team

• Good communication skills and ability to be a team player

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the Traditional Custodians of this land and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Child safety is central to everything we do. We have zero tolerance for child abuse in all its forms and are committed to providing a safe, supportive and respectful environment for all children.