EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Froebel St Leonards is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre offers inspiring learning environments on 3 levels plus a rooftop playground for 99 children from 6 months to 6 years. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists program (https://littlescientists.org.au/).

Frequent excursions within and beyond the local community are also an integral part of our curriculum. Please visit our Froebel website (www.froebel.com.au/) and our socials (www.instagram.com/froebel.australia/ ~ www.facebook.com/froebelaustralia/) to learn more about us!

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our team in our Nursery room on a permanent full-time basis.

We offer you:

• A attractive salary: up to $80,000 p.a. depending on qualification and level of experience
• Additional ECEC Wage Retention Allowance on top

• Additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year
• Generous professional development opportunities incl. Froebel’s own Future Leaders Program
• Weekly planning time + paid team meetings
• Mentoring by your Team Leader and Educational Leader
• A team where people support each other, show up with purpose, and love what they do
• Regular wellbeing initiatives + access to free confidential counselling (EAP)
• Reduced childcare fees (subject to availability)
• Employee perks program with cashback, discounts & offers
• Free on-site undercover parking / close to public transport (Metro, train, bus)

The successful candidate will:

• hold an approved ECT degree
• have at least 2 years work experience as an early childhood teacher
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
• have an interest in immersive language learning and inquiry-based learning; an interest in STEM is a bonus
• have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset!

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.

Only eligible applicants will be contacted by Froebel.

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