Educator

Diploma Qualified Educator at Community Centre 

Dawson Street Children’s Co-op

Brunswick, Melbourne VIC

$37.00 - 41.64/hour + EXTRA ANNUAL LEAVE

About Us

Dawson Street Children’s Co-Operative (DSCC) is a community not-for-profit centre offering quality early learning programs. We are a small centre (62 places) and offer Childcare, 3-and 4-year-old integrated kindergarten and Tree Kinder. Our centre is in Melbourne’s inner north and provides care for children from 12 weeks to 6 years old. 

Our philosophy is centred on being RESPECTFUL, SAFE and EMPOWERED with a focus on supporting CHILD-LED learning and being a part of the COMMUNITY. Our educators have - and are encouraged to develop - genuine relationships with the children and their families.

The opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic Diploma qualified educator who can grow with us and be a part of our core team.

The benefits in joining us

• A supportive workplace with a friendly management team and parent committee

• Industry leading pay rates

• Up to 5 days bonus end-of-year leave during summer closure period 

• Dedicated time off for exams, additional time for planning and paid team meetings

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave and 15 days of paid personal leave 

• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 

• Flexible work opportunities for greater work/life balance 

• Access to an EAP Program

About You

We are looking for passionate, early childhood educators who hold a valid Diploma in Early Childhood education and are:

• Friendly and love working with children

• Great communicators

• Passionate about building relationships with children and families

• Dedicated to providing fun, educational and play-based learning 

• Collaborative with other educators and staff; and 

• Interested in current educational trends and methods to enhance learning outcomes for children.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Lead, guide and support educators and staff within a team to create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for all children, educators, family and community.

• Collaboratively assist with the development, implementation and reflection of the educational program to provide a high-quality, play-based curriculum for all children and families

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children

• Implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity

• Ensure the room environment facilitates relevant regulations, policies and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Children’s Services or (ACECQA) approved Australian equivalent or enrolled

• Sound Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Inc.) and always act within these guidelines 

• A current ACECQA First Aid Certificate, CPR, Asthma and Accredited Anaphylaxis Certificate

• Valid Working with Children’s Check

• Accredited Child Protection Training 

• Experience in promoting a healthy and cohesive team environment and develop positive channels of communication where educators and staff within your team feel supported and valued

• Promote positive, comforting and nurturing relationships with children and view and respect children as competent and capable learners

We pride ourselves on teaching our children about the natural world and respecting the environment and are looking for a candidate whose educational philosophy is similar.

At DSCC, our staff are our greatest asset.  If you join our team, you will be provided with opportunities to grow and thrive with dedicated support from our management team. Diversity and Inclusion are key to our centre's success, and we encourage multi-lingual educators to apply. 

If you are interested in joining our team or hearing more about the role, please apply through SEEK or email it to the Director: Doreen at ****@dawsonstreetcc.org.au, including a cover letter and resume. 

We look forward to hearing from you!