Early Childhood Educator (ALPINE - NORTH EAST VICTORIA LOCATION)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSAlpine Region - BRIGHT/MYRTLEFORD/MOUNT BEAUTY– Full Time. Enterprise Agreement  (above Award) Live the dream and move to the beautiful Alpine Shire.Fantastic work/life balance with mountains and snow on your doorstep. Spend your weekends living your best life: bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing, or attending many music, arts, or community festivals and events.  Alpine Children's Services (ACS) is a not-for-profit community organisation providing high-quality early childhood education and care to families in the Alpine Shire. ACS promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. We offer a warm, engaging workplace in a team environment. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Generous pay and conditions including non-contact time,  and above award personal leave.Our services are well-resourced with the highest-quality natural furniture and toys. We offer bush play programs and a natural and creative environment where children feel supported and families feel part of a connected community. We have a team of highly committed educators who are passionate about the early years of a child’s development. International applicants located in Australia, with Australian work rights are encouraged to apply. New graduates encouraged to apply. Applicants seeking sponsorship welcome to apply. We are looking for educators who will embrace ACS’s values, are prepared to share their unique skills and talents, and have a commitment to Early Childhood Education. Learn more about us here: https://www.myacs.asn.au/ACS pay based on qualifications. Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently completing)
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
  OR an ACECQA-approved education qualification 
• VIT and Working with Children Check

 Tasks & responsibilities

• implement a quality educational program reflective of the principles, practices, and outcomes in the EYLF and VEYLDF
• Promote the health and safety of children and staff using embedded practices such as supervision, medical management plans, risk management plans, and policies to uphold the health and wellbeing of children and staff
• Actively engage with families and the local community to form collaborative partnerships and implement this into the kindergarten and centre's program
• Critically reflect and contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan based on the National Quality Standards

 Benefits 

• We have large natural play spaces with minimal plastic in beautiful natural surroundings
• Mentoring arrangements with our experienced team
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance and wellbeing
• Enterprise Agreement (above award wages)
• Flexible Work Arrangements

 TO APPLYApplications (resume + cover letter) to be sent to [email protected]