Childcare Jobs - Early childhood teacher, Full Time - Drouin VIC, Australia

Early Childhood Teacher 
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
Full-time Position

We are looking for a VIT Registered ECT who has:  

• a true passion for Early Childhood Education & Care
• a vibrant energy and is an uplifting team player.
• critical thinking about the Early Years Learning Frameworks
• strong documentation and administrative skills
• an understanding of the National Quality Standard relating to Educational Program and Practice

About the Roles:

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the funded kindergarten programs within our long day care setting. This role involves working in partnership with the leadership team to plan a rich and diverse educational program including community excursions and in-house incursions and programs.

We are a purpose-built facility in the heart of Drouin, Victoria centrally located next to Drouin Primary School.  Our studios are spacious and are filled with natural light. Here, children have the opportunity to learn through play with stimulating resources and materials where they can explore, experiment, discover and solve problems in imaginative and playful ways. Our team at Grant Street are passionate advocates for children. They are dedicated to providing a safe, joyful environment that nurtures relationships and each child’s holistic development as they move through their years at Sparrow.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Education (in Early Childhood Education) and VIT Registration
• High-level knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, 
• Current & Valid Working with Children check 
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Experience working with children with a range of abilities and interests

The Sparrow Benefits:

• Financial Satisfaction:  We pay above Award rate. 
• Generous incentives:  95% Childcare Discount for all staff, Paid Birthday leave, 6 weeks Annual Leave, access to rewarding Referral Programs. 
• Continuous Learning:  We’ re here to help you thrive.  Your satisfaction and progression is our priority.  Expand your knowledge at any time through The Learning Studio, our online learning platform. 
• Recognition:  We reward for outstanding efforts with our monthly National and Service based recognition programs 
• Support:  You’ll receive generous planning time and support from within the Service as well as from the state leadership team and the National Support Office. Education and Practice Consultant Support.
• Culture:  We love Team Building Celebrations!  Sparrow is more than a workplace. When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a warm and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued and finds joy in coming to work each day.  

At Sparrow Early Learning we are a professional early childhood education team dedicated to creating quality, child-led learning programs where children feel valued and safe. Our guiding principles are to Inspire, Nurture and Grow. We adopt a holistic approach to children’s learning through our Reggio Emilia inspired environments, rituals, and experiences.   

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.    Please submit your application by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected]