• 50% childcare discount!
• Work with a not-for-profit organization, which puts our people first
• Professional development opportunities, referral rewards & discounts for staff

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 27 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers – through 68 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Diploma Educator to join our team at Oakhill Children's Centre. Oakhill Children's Centre is a newly built childcare centre delivering high quality and inclusive early education and care for children from birth to five. Our team of nurturing and experienced educators will partner with you to develop a play-based learning program that helps your child realise their potential. 

This is an ongoing, full time position working 38 hours a week Monday to Friday on a rotating roster with one monthly rostered day off! 

What will you do? 

• Work collaboratively with your team to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for children which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential 
• Build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community 
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will actively contribute to the program, through detailed observations & documentation  
• Build positive behaviour guidance strategies and provide spontaneous play-based learning experiences to extend on children's learning 
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis  

More about you 

• A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification 
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard 
• Experience working as an Assistant Educator in a long day care service – depending on the needs of the service this can be removed. 
• Current Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check 
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate 

What’s in it for you? 

• 50% childcare discount! 
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans 
• ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice 
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program 
• Funded First Aid (0012) 

‘ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located here.  

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged. 

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS apply now! Applications close Friday, 3 May 2024. Click the Apply button now!