Early Childhood Educator (Croydon)

We have several **part time **and **full-time **roles in Croydon, ranging from 3 to 5 days a week.

Benefits include:

- A competitive above-award salary
- A focus on well-being for all staff
- a variety of measures in place that support you physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially.
- A modern and sustainably friendly work environment
- A genuinely supportive and accessible leadership team
- Reduced childcare fees (up to 95%)
- A strong commitment to professional development and encouraging each staff member to be a champion in their preferred field.
- Beautiful staffroom with separate planning room
- Flexible with staff roster and working days/hours based on their needs
- Two weeks' bonus leave to celebrate five years of employment.
- Paid CPR and First Aid Renewal
- Do you love cups of tea at the Queen's palace, gazing up at clouds or getting lost in a child's story,?_If so, we have a great career opportunity for you! We are looking for exceptional Educators to join a caring early years service.

All our early learning clients are generously offering _above-award salaries_, _flexible working conditions_, and to support you with experienced and accessible leadership teams. We only work with centres that _empower their staff_ to be the best they can be and have leaders that are genuinely warm and friendly people.

If you are interested in a scenery change, looking for a new challenge or interested in starting work after receiving your qualification, we are the people to speak with. We will help you secure that dream job and provide ongoing coaching and support throughout your journey, and it will not cost you a cent!Educators must:

- Smile and laugh often
- Live in the moment
- Find joy in the little things
- Believe that equality means engaging with every child
- See the child & the family as a whole unit
- Truly listen to what is being said
- Speak with kindness
- Have the desire to exceed within themselves
- Prioritise their and their children's well-being

Position Criteria:

- I love setting up inspiring & engaging play & learning spaces.
- Believe art, craft, sensory play & drama are embedded practices.
- Feel aligned with nature-based programming.
- Respect that cleaning & documentation are second to the children
- Understand that children's behaviour is an emotional & physiological reaction to their environment, and they are not trying to be complicated.
- Relevant qualification (Diploma in Child Services), WWCC, First Aid and Mandatory Reporting certificate
- Have a solid grasp of the Early Learning frameworks.
- At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate early childhood educators, teachers and childcare staff with opportunities across Australia. Our clients range from boutique exceeding early learning centres, long day cares, and independent schools to community-managed not-for-profits._

**Salary**: $28.00
- $34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Extended annual leave
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qnc94