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Education & Childcare ServicesMelbourne - Northern SuburbsPermanent / Full Time
Job No : 968816
 At Nido Avondale Heights, we are striving to deliver quality early education to children in all places and circumstances; and this starts with you. We know that perfection may not always be possible but we push to be better every single day, working together to create homely environments where everyone feels happy, fulfilled and successful in their roles.
  
The Role: 
  • Full-time position, Rotational roster, Monday to Friday
  • Supporting the team covering breaks
  • Cert III Educators
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the daily care routines and programmes for individual children and/or groups
  • Build meaningful, trusting, and respectful relationships with children and their caregivers
About the Service: 
  • Based in the suburb of Avondale Heights
  • Caters for children from 6 weeks to five years old 
  • Very close to local coffee shops for lunch time breaks
  • The service sits close to public transport
  • Utilise the Story Park platform, enriching our communication with families about their child's development and fostering a sense of active participation
  • Stunning 102 place service within walking distance to coles and mcdonalds
  • Opening hours of the service are - 6:30am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday
  • Strong management team to coach and guide you through your career
Benefits:
  • Flexible shift arrangements could be considered
  • Personalised mentoring and coaching within the service
  • Above award rate of pay including the 10% worker-retention payment
  • Childcare discount for your own children
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Telus Health
  • Continuous learning and professional development through online learning platform
  • Free ECA Membership
  • Separate staff/planning room
  • Staff birthday celebrations within the service
  • Team building events + paid staff meeting
  • Free flu shot available 
  • Onsite parking available
  • Access to ECA Learning Modules – gift of learning
  • Discounted Bupa Membership
About You: 
  • Cert 3 in Early Childhood or equivalent 
  • Must be available to work 5 days a week
  • Experience in working as an Educator in a childcare service for 2 years
  • A Valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
  • Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
  • Have strong communication skills written and verbal
  • Thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning programs
  • Be confident in collaborating with parents and caregivers to support each child's individual needs and interests
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested or would like to find out more, CLICK APPLY NOW!
call in to the service and say “Hi” or contact the service on 03 7036 0139 or avondaleheights@nido.edu.au

For more information on Nido Early Schools, please visit our website (www.nido.edu.au)

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.