Froebel Carlton is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 97 places for children (across 3 floor levels) from approx. 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the heart of the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect. The state-of-the-art centre opened in January 2022.

Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning with Spanish as a second community language, age-appropriate inquiry-based early STEM learning through our Little Scientists program, and education for sustainability following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We will seek to actively engage with the Melbourne Connect community of professionals and families and undertake frequent excursions within the precinct and into nature beyond.

Please visit our Froebel website (www.froebel.com.au) and watch this video to learn more about us!

We are looking for an experienced Educational Leader to join our Froebel Carlton team! The role is 2 days off floor (equivalent to 15 hours) and 3 days on the floor included in ratio. For the right person, we are flexible re the start date. The role is 37.5 hours per week worked across 5 days (7.5 hours per day).

We offer:

• A happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director and Assistant Director
• A rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique bilingual learning environment (Spanish-English)
• A salary substantially above the Modern Award (Children's Services)
• Additional end-of-year-leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Access to exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services, including cashback options!
• Allocated planning time each week, paid overtime and regular paid team meetings
• Sustainable practices and excursions within the community
• Generous professional development opportunities
• An employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
• An employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
• A state-of-the-art service purposely designed to be the third teacher
• Substantially reduced child care fees (enrolments subject to availability)
• Ultra-modern end-of-trip-facilities (showers, lockers and bike racks) and common spaces within Melbourne Connect.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Early Childhood Teaching qualification, or be actively working towards your qualification
• Have excellent knowledge of the EYLF and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework as well as the NQS
• Possess leadership and mentoring skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to built and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
• Have a keen interest in immersive language (Spanish skills are not required) 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 attitude!

Please use the apply button and attach your resume. Ideally you also send us a short cover letter/note introducing yourself and outlining why you are applying for this role with Froebel! 

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.