Froebel Alexandria is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 44 children from 6 months to 5 years with warm and creative indoor areas as well as a beautiful 80m² learning garden.

Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second community language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists (https://littlescientists.org.au/) program. 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 watch this video to learn more about us!

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Early Childhood Educators for our Nursery Room. The role is for 22.5 hours per week worked Mondays to Wednesdays starting in December.

We offer you:

• A happy workplace with a collaborative team and a supportive Centre Director
• A complimentary professional development course on the social and emotional development as well as sleep & settling of young children
• A purposeful and rewarding role providing education and care for young children
• An above Award salary plus exclusive employee discounts and benefits
• Additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year; T&Cs apply)
• Allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
• Generous professional development opportunities, including the chance to take part in the Froebel Future Leaders Program
• An employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
• A complimentary employee assistance program (access to free confidential professional counselling services)
• Substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
• Walking distance to public transport.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Certificate III or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, ECTs are also encouraged to apply
• 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!

If this is you, please use the apply button and attach your resume. Please also write a short cover letter/note outlining why you applied for this role!

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.