Early Childhood Educator - Toddler

"We want every child to have the opportunity to grow into a curious, capable, caring and contributing global citizen, beginning with an empowered childhood."

FROEBEL St Leonards provides inspiring learning environments on 3 levels plus a rooftop playground for 99 children from 6 months to 6 years. The service has been rated "Exceeding the National Quality Standard". Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists (https://littlescientists.org.au/) program. Please visit our FROEBEL website (www.froebel.com.au/) and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/froebelaustralia/) and watch https://youtu.be/lcDJT7KLaOs to learn more about us! 🙂

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator for our Toddler Room. The role is for 37.5 to 38 hours per week (worked across 4 or 5 days). 

We offer you

  • a happy workplace with a collaborative team and a supportive Centre Director
  • a purposeful and rewarding role providing education and care for young children
  • a salary substantially above Modern Award
  • allocated planning time each week and regular paid team meetings
  • generous professional development opportunities, including the chance to take part in the FROEBEL Future Leaders Program
  • an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives (e.g. free fruit)
  • a complimentary employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
  • on-site parking at reduced rates / walking distance to public transport
  • reduced childcare fees. 

We need you to

  • hold an approved Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education or to be actively working towards this qualification
  • have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
  • be a true team player
  • have a keen interest in immersive language and inquiry-based learning; an interest in STEM is a bonus
  • have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
  • last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive attitude!

📧 If this is you, please use the apply button and attach your resume. Please also write a short cover letter/note outlining why you applied for this role! ðŸ™‚ Only eligible applicants will be contacted by FROEBEL.

FROEBEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

FROEBEL is a child safe organisation.

Apply for this job