Early Childhood Educator - Ryan Road Childcare, Pakenham

Welcome to the nurturing, diverse and vibrant world of Ryan Road Childcare & Swim School!

Nestled in an idyllic Country Semi-Rural property, with large spacious yards for children to explore and develop a genuine love of learning, we offer an AustSwim accredited swimming program, along with pony rides and a Forrest kinder!  Sound like your kind of workplace?

Our Educators are truly valued for what they bring to us!  You will receive a buddy to help you settle in, and team building activities that will see you gain not just great colleagues, but life long friends too! 

Does this resonate with you?

The Opportunities

We have an opportunities for passionate and dedicated Educators to join our incredible team on a permanent basis.

As an integral part of our team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care. 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills.
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation. 
• Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care.
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns.
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education. 
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

   

• Must be available to pick up shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pm five days a week (M - F)
• Hold a minimum of a Cert III in ECEC (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Valid WWCC
• First Aid / Child Protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain)
• Working knowledge & understanding of Child Safe Standards
• Working knowledge & understanding of NQF & EYLF
• Genuine passion for the Early Childhood sector - you will enjoy communicating with and building trusted relationships with children, their families, your teammates and the wider community. 

   

When you join the incredible team at our Centre, not only will you join like-minded, positive & collaborative people, but you will also have access to these great benefits:

• A high level of support from our friendly & experienced Leadership team.
• Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career.
• Free, 24/7 medical, wellbeing & safety support via our Sonder partnership for you & your family!
• Discounted enrolment fees at any Mayfield Centre.
• Staff referral rewards.

   

Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land– the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.