Early Childhood Educator - Part Time - Non profit centre

The Centre 
This medium sized non profit Community based centre in the leafy Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide looks after wonderful, diverse local children and families. This is a rare opportunity for a service with a high retention rate of staff, which is testament to highly approachable management who truly value and respect all staff members. The vast outside space is designed with the natural surroundings in mind and provides lots of natural learning spaces. They have a strong focus on nature play, sustainability and getting messy! 
The Centre's opening hours are 8am - 6pm. They have onsite parking and are part of a lovely community, in easy reach of both the city and the Adelaide Hills. 

The Opportunity
This opportunity is to work 25 hours per week minimum, across the whole week Monday to Friday. There is potential to increase hours later in the year as occupancy is expected to grow.
Your role will be to 'float' across all age groups in 3 different rooms, supporting educators, mostly to cover their planning time and to chip in where the support is needed. 
You'll be working alongside experienced educators and excellent management.  With above award rates of pay and flexible working hours, the Centre Director places high importance on a friendly, professional working environment where your hard work is rewarded and genuinely valued. This is genuinely a place where colleagues get along and appreciate each other and are passionate about the work they do! 

This Centre aims to remain an Employer of Choice, providing a highly inclusive environment for their staff and families where diverse backgrounds are recognised and celebrated. 

You may apply if you hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and have experience working in a long day care setting. 

Benefits 
- Above award pay starting at $33.65 per hour + Super (for Diploma qualified) 
- Flexible and part time working 
- 2 weeks closure over Christmas 
- Management that supports work life balance 
- High quality, ongoing professional development 


About you:
To be considered, you will;

• Hold (or working toward) an ACECQA-approved Cert III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Have experience working in a long day-care child care environment 
• Have sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
• Have a team focused philosophy, as well as looking to be part of the local community and build lasting relationships with families.
• Excited and passionate about authentic nature play

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

• Current Working with Children Check for South Australia
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates 
• Current RRHAN Training

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.