Surrey Hills – Early Childhood Educator

Salary
$35,000 – 100, 000
Role
Early Childhood Educator
Location
Surrey Hills
Employment status
Full-time
Salary band
Competitive, dependent on experience
Child Care Heroes: Shaping our Next Generation

Want to put yourself to the test, challenge yourself to make a difference and support those shaping our next generation? Come be part of the future, today!

Do you dream of a role that’s not just a job, but more of an adventure? Buckle up, because Choklits is here to challenge your expectations and redefine what it means to work in child care!

We’re not your typical child care centres; we’re a group of innovative thinkers and committed lifelong learners. We’re on a mission to do things a bit differently (and better) than the rest, and we’re looking for a passionate Educator to help share our message.

About Us

We are an all-inclusive child care and early learning organisation operating in multiple locations across Melbourne’s East. We believe childhood is much more than the first stage of life; it’s the most important. When children come to Choklits, they get to learn through play, make new friends, develop skills and habits that will become their advantage in life, and they get to have fun. Our dedicated team of 140+ work tirelessly to ensure that every child and family has a meaningful early education experience.

About the role

As an Early Childhood Educator at Choklits, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and enriching learning environment for children aged 0-5. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the planning and implementing educational programs, promoting the health and safety of both children and our team, building positive relationships with all stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of our service and actively support children’s agency, choices, and influence in the program.

If you’d been with us for the past month, here’s a peek at some of the things you would have been involved in:

Relevant qualifications in accordance with Education and Care Services National Regulations.

  • Diploma of Children’s Services or Cert 111 or equivalent
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card.
  • Medical clearance.
  • First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act.

You have succeeded in this role when you:

  1. Assist with the design and implementation of effective education programs.
  2. Ensured the health and safety of all children and staff.
  3. Fostered positive relationships with all stakeholders.
  4. Maintained compliance with regulations and standards.
  5. Delivered exceptional family experiences.

At Choklits, we value the importance of nurturing and education for both children and our team. We are a progressive, innovative, and growing organisation that invests in its employees’ growth and development. You will have the opportunity to wear various hats and upskill in different areas, working with a team dedicated to shaping the futures of the next generation.

If you’re the type of person looking for a positive change we’d love to hear your story.

To join us in guiding the next generation and fostering a space of growth, learning, and excellence for all, please send us your resume and a personalised cover letter using the button provided. Here’s your creative challenge, be sure to mention your favourite part of our Choklits website and why in your submission.

If you’re the type of person looking for a positive change we’d love to hear your story.

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What services do you offer?

Choklits offers long day care, early learning and Victorian Government-funded kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. That includes our nursery for babies, toddler rooms, pre-kinder, and three-year-old and four-year-old kinder programs. Every child also has access to our CHOKLITS+ programs including music, yoga, sport, messy play, cooking, language classes, library visits and weekly bush kinder at no extra cost.

Choklits has three centres across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: Surrey Hills, Ringwood and Croydon. Our Ringwood and Croydon centres have cared for local families for more than 26 years. Each centre serves families from the surrounding suburbs, including Ringwood North, Ringwood East, Wantirna, Mitcham, Vermont, Box Hill, Mont Albert, Balwyn, Camberwell, Croydon North, Croydon Hills, Warranwood, Mooroolbark and Lilydale. You’ll find addresses, maps and contact details on each centre page.

Our centres are open Monday to Friday with long day care hours designed to suit working families. Specific opening and closing times vary slightly by location, so please contact your local centre or check the relevant centre page for exact hours.

Choklits has a team of over 120 qualified early childhood educators, kindergarten teachers, allied health professionals, chefs and specialist program leaders across our three centres. We prioritise long-term relationships, and many of our educators have been with us for years, which means your child is cared for by familiar, trusted faces day after day.

Choklits is a family-owned service with deep roots in Melbourne’s east. Our Ringwood and Croydon centres have cared for local families for more than 26 years, and we’ve since grown to include our Surrey Hills centre. Across that time, our purpose hasn’t changed: to spark a love of lifelong learning in every child who walks through our doors.

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