Lead Educator

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
• Ongoing Full-time opportunity, 5 days on-site

About the Opportunity

Melbourne City Mission recognises that the early years are critically important for all children, and with the right supports in place they can get the best possible start in life. Our tailored supports and linkages create an integrated early years’ offering, making sure that the wellbeing of children who face challenges is enhanced through the services we provide.

Melbourne City Mission runs two Early Years Hubs; Hartnett House (Brunswick – 126 place) and Doreen (120 place), open daily to provide quality care to children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Children come first and are respected as confident, competent individuals. We aim to support the
community through our long-standing heritage by providing long day care, funded kindergarten and other community and early years development services through Melbourne City Mission.

We are seeking for a very capable Lead Educator who can generate and deliver high quality, responsive, early childhood programs that foster the development of children in terms of their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical wellbeing and utilise the skills and experience necessary to uplift the quality of the service and provide quality and care to those Melbourne City Mission supports.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Plan and implement a creative educational, diverse, and inclusive program that considers children’s individual developmental needs and interests
• Mentoring and supporting Trainee Co-Educators and Co-Educators to develop their abilities to program, plan, implement learning experiences and contribute to routine tasks within the service.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families, responding to their individual needs, while ensuring the environments are safe and secure spaces.
• Consistently exhibit care, respect, and a commitment to confidentiality when engaging in interactions with Early Years staff, families, children, visitors, and other relevant individuals
• Attendance to all staff meetings and professional development opportunities in line with the requirements of the role, and to actively maintain up to date knowledge regarding current developments within the Early Childhood sector

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or above, as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Current HLTAID012 (or equivalent) and CPR certificates, or proof of enrolment.
• Substantial knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (and/or other relevant educational frameworks), Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to compose professional emails, generate quality child documentation, and engage in positive interactions with customers and stakeholders.
• Confidence in the use of Storypark.
• Presentable and punctual.
• Commitment to confidentiality for families and children.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow direction given by Early Years staff, work autonomously, effectively timemanage, and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain strong relationships amongst team members.
• Capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role, inclusive of bending, sitting/standing, and lifting.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check or proof of application.
• Capacity to respond appropriately to children at risk of harm or neglect, a current Mandatory Reporting Certificate, and knowledge of the Child Safe Standards.

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.

Please review the position description attached to understand more about the role and responsibilities.

For assistance with your application please email: [email protected], using the subject line: Lead Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About MCM

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.