The Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia . The centre has 100 places for children from 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in the Parkville biomedical precinct, predominantly offering early education and care services to the employees of WEHI and Melbourne Health. 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 and our Facebook page to learn more about us! This is a leadership opportunity for an Early Childhood Educator to join our Kinder team. The role is 5 days (7.5 hours per day) working Monday to Friday. We offer: a happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director a rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique immersive language (German-English) environment a generous salary, substantially above the Modern Award plus Team Leader allowance paid ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities a 22 place kinder room working alongside 2 other full-time early childhood professionals additional end-of-year-leave to take during our annual closure (between Christmas and New Year) exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services allocated planning time and paid team meetings support of and collaboration with the Assistant Director and Educational Leader sustainable practices and excursions within the community generous professional development opportunities an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services) substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability) accessible via public transport with a tram stop right outside the centre The successful candidate will: hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education have at least 1 year(s) leading a team and/or room in an Early Childhood setting have very good communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members have a keen interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset! Please use the apply button and attach your resume and short cover letter/note introducing yourself and outlining why you are applying for this role with 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. Please note: only eligible applicants will be contacted by Froebel.
