Childcare Educator (Fairfield)

**The Centre**

The Hive Early Learning Fairfield is a 118-place, two-story childcare center for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, located in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Just 10 minutes from Northland Shopping Centre and High Street, it offers a convenient, nurturing workplace surrounded by green spaces.

**The Company**

i9 Education represents the realisation of a vision to create childcare facilities that extend and enhance the nurturing environment of a child's home. We meticulously design and build our childcare ideology from the ground up to provide exceptional care. Committed to this goal, our dedicated and industry-leading staff work tirelessly to deliver the highest standard of early childhood education, preparing children to become positive and productive members of the community.

**Requirements for role**:

- Must hold an approved ECEC qualification (Certificate 3, Diploma, Graduate Diploma in early Childhood Education and care or Bachelor/Masters of Education) or an ACECQA assessed equivalent
- Current First Aid qualification including Anaphylaxis and Asthma (support can be provided to obtain this)
- Current WWCC (employee)
- Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework
- KindyHub knowledge an advantage
- Experience in written documentation and planning in relation to children's learning and development
- Willingness to learn
- Passionate for developing positive learning outcomes for children

**Position Objectives**:

- Contribute to the planning of an education program that supports a holistic approach to the care and development of children aged from birth to six years of age.
- To work co-operatively with other educators, families and early childcare professionals to provide a safe, caring, engaging and stimulating environment for children attending the service.

**What we offer**:

- Ongoing professional development
- Paid monthly team meetings
- Strong support from our highly experienced Operations and Management team
- Career paths
- grow with us
- 50% discount on childcare fees for employee and educators
- Exclusive online shopping discounts at selected stores
- Discounted gift card purchases at selected stores
- Cashback opportunities from selected suppliers and stores
- Wellbeing centre
- move, munch, money and mind
- Hall of Educators reward platform
- Employee and Educator peer recognition platform
- Flexible working arrangements
- Annual award function
- Commitment to leadership and development programs

**Applicants must be dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated.**

**Flexibility to work Monday to Friday is preferred.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $32.73 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Rotating roster

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fairfield, VIC 3078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ragz4