The Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville is one of 5 early learning services run by the not-for-profit provider Froebel Australia. The centre has 100 places for children from 6 months to 5 years of age and is located at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in the Parkville biomedical precinct, predominantly offering early education and care services to the employees of WEHI and Melbourne Health. This service has been rated 'Exceeding National Quality Standard'. 

Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists (https://littlescientists.org.au/) program.

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

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Early Childhood Educator to join our Nursery Room. The role is 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) worked Mondays to Fridays.

We offer:

• A happy workplace with a collegial team and a supportive Centre Director
• A rewarding role providing education and care for our children within our unique bilingual learning environment
• 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
• Support of and collaboration with centre's Educational Leader
• 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
• Very accessible via public transport with a tram stop right outside the centre

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• 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!

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.