Early Childhood Educator - Nursery Room

Description:

The Centre:
This centre stands out for its unique approach to early childhood education. With a strong belief in fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to learn and grow, their philosophy revolves around collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. Here, you'll find things are done a little differently, with a focus on inclusive practices and a non-hierarchical approach to teamwork.
The centre, in the heart of the Adelaide Hills boasts beautiful natural learning spaces and is well resourced. The long standing Director has created a supportive environment for staff and is looking to welcome a dedicated educator to the team. This is a rare opportunity as staff turn over at this centre is very low.
The Opportunity
This is a full time permanent role for an experienced Cert III or Diploma qualified Educator to work in the Nursery room with 12 babies.
Shifts are set at 10.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, so you can expect stability and consistency in your role. Management strongly promotes staff wellbeing and regular professional development as well as offering excellent, above award rates of pay and regular increases. This Centre invites and encourages new, innovative ideas where everyone contributes to programming and planning and has regular non-contact time.
Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative early childhood education environment - non hierarchical
• regular non-contact time
• up to $35 per hour + Super, depending on experience + wage increase from July 2025
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package - above award
• heart of the Adelaide Hills - good access
• 2 weeks closure over Christmas and New Year

About you:
To be considered, you will;

• Hold (or working toward) an ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Have sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
• Be a strong communicator with a team focused philosophy and ability to build lasting relationships with children and families.

You will also need the following, or be willing to obtain these;

• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain
• Current Child Protection Training (RRHAN)

To apply, email danielle.t@anzuk.education or call me on (08)84900991
If this opportunity is not quite right, please feel free to contact me to discuss other opportunities in Early Childhood Education across Adelaide and South Australia.