Diploma Educator

About the role

As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you will play an important role in providing high-quality education and care for children, building meaningful relationships with children and families, and contributing to an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths and individual needs
• Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children
• Work collaboratively with educators to deliver a high-quality educational program
• Contribute to observations, documentation and children's learning portfolios
• Support children's wellbeing, learning and development
• Establish positive relationships with families and the wider community
• Contribute to our continuous improvement and quality improvement processes
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children

About you

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification
• Graduate Diploma qualifications will only be considered where the underlying Bachelor degree is in a relevant field of study and the qualification pathway meets ECT requirements
• A current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications, including HLTAID012 or equivalent
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• An understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, nurturing and positive approach
• A commitment to providing high-quality education and care
• The ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team

Benefits

• Non-contact programming and documentation time
• Paid professional development, including conferences, workshops, further study opportunities and mentoring
• Paid staff meetings and room meetings
• Christmas shutdown period (paid using leave entitlements for permanent staff)
• A supportive Management Committee that actively invests in educator wellbeing, including paid bonding and team-building activities
• A collaborative, community-focused workplace
• A warm and experienced team who value your ideas, knowledge and contribution
• The opportunity to work in a service where children, relationships, community and quality education genuinely matter

About us

Maryland Care and Early Education Centre is a not-for-profit, community-run long day care centre with a strong commitment to providing high-quality early learning and care. We have been an important part of our local community for almost 40 years, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where children, families and educators feel valued.