Seeking - Diploma-Qualified Early Childhood Educator – Permanent Full-Time

Are you an experienced Diploma qualified early childhood educator looking for a fulfilling role where your passion for teaching and child development is truly valued?

At Little Wishes, a thriving 119-place service in the heart of Carina, we empower our educators to make a lasting impact in a dynamic, family-owned environment.

We’re looking for professional educators, looking for full time employment, who are eager to collaborate with a supportive team and create inspiring, enriching learning experiences that help children grow, explore, and thrive.

What We Offer:

* Actively involved and supportive private owners

* Experienced fulltime administration team and fulltime highly experienced Director, Assistant Director and 2 family and team support members.

* Free inclusive inclusions for every child- Swimming lessons, lawn bowls, library visits, park plays, incursions and excursions

* Above ratio rostering across the centre

* A vibrant and nurturing environment where creativity and curiosity flourish.

* Opportunities for professional growth and development in a team that values your expertise.

* A strong, family-oriented culture that supports work-life balance.

* The chance to contribute to children’s development in a place that celebrates their unique potential.

Annual salary: AUD $72,262.32 plus superannuation, based on 38 hours per week.

Worker Retention Grant - Little Wishes Carina is presently approved. The Grant is paid on top of your Award pay.

If you're an experienced Diploma qualified educator who thrives in a collaborative, innovative setting, Little Wishes Carina is the place to make your mark. Come join us in shaping the future of early childhood education!

Apply now and be part of something truly special!

Key Expectations, Skills, and Experience: As a successful applicant, you must:

- hold an ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent qualification recognized by ACECQA.

- be ready and willing to work full-time 38 hours per week, 5 days a week, across our operating hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

- possess current Blue Card with a clear Child Safety history

- hold all relevant qualifications including CPR/ first aid, safe sleep, Child Safety training

- hold a minimum 4 years experience in early years

- demonstrate a strong grasp of the National Law, National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF.

- lead with and demonstrate your 'child safe' practices

- have expertise in child-led play aligned with a play-based pedagogy.

- strong planning cycle and documentation skills

- be a dedicated team player with exceptional oral and written communication skills.

- bring fun, laughter, and joy to your team and children‘s day.

Why join our vibrant team at Little Wishes:

* Join a family-owned service where owners are present, invested and care about the team and their happiness.

* Benefit from the guidance of full senior management team who work full time out of ratio, to support you

* Professional learning with a twist; say goodbye to too many evenings at work. At Little Wishes we prefer to upskill on the floor within your work hours and only have targeted out of hours training

* Opportunity for career advancement and skill development.

* Contribute to a curriculum shaped by educators and families, offering inclusivity and diversity.

* Enjoy an 'open perspective approach' enriched with rituals and practices.

* Receive employer-paid childcare qualification renewals including Blue Card, first aid, child protection, safe sleeping training, and more. This is valid after successfully passing your six month probation and induction period.

Apply Now: If you're seeking something special that advocate for a supportive work culture, we invite you to submit your application through WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA. Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, permission to work in Australia. Sponsorship may be available to suitable applicants.

We eagerly await your application and the opportunity to welcome you to the Little Wishes family.

Little Wishes Carina "Where your family becomes a part of ours."

www.littlewishes.au

Application Question(s):

Language: Are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking English (Required)

Work Location: In person