• Permanent part time role
• Attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay
• Located at Fairy Hills Kindergarten in Ivanhoe (Wurundjeri Country)

A rare opportunity exists for an Early Childhood Educator to play a vital role in a vibrant, agile agency. Share your expertise in integrated service practice and bring your passion for early childhood education to this role.

Who we are?

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.

A little about the role

The primary purpose of the Early Years Educator position is to support the Early Childhood Teacher to provide an innovative, high quality early education and care program that supports children's learning and is developmentally appropriate for each individual child.

All roles will be actively engaged with the local community and will support families to become involved with the services programs.

What we are looking for

• Diploma of Children's Services
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training Proven ability to work in a cohesive team environment
• Comprehensive understanding of child development (3-6 years old)
• Experience in working in partnership with other services and agencies
• Demonstrate a personal value set that is aligned with Kids First organisational values
• Proven skill and experience in working in an early education and care setting
• Sound knowledge of legislation, policy and frameworks relation to early education and care services
• Demonstrated understanding and capability for working with diversity
• Demonstrated level of self-awareness and resilience relating to their own practice and relationships with others
• Demonstrated capability to network with others both inside and outside organisational boundaries
• Highly developed written, verbal, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service. On offer is an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay. As well as access to our Staff Wellbeing Program as your health and safety is of uttermost importance.

At the end of the day, we want to see you be nurtured in your career, providing professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR) to further your career.

Want to know more?

For further enquiries about the role please contact Neena Mehta on 0476 803 494.

Want to apply?

Please not only applications submitted via our website will be considered. To submit your application, click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.Please include a Cover letter and a copy of your CV, which must list two professional referees.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

Ref code: 6028829.