**Want to join an organisation that values commitment and passion?**
We might have the perfect opportunity for you at Imagine Early Learning!
Thanks to our wonderful team of dedicated educators, our occupancy levels across all five centres have seen a significant increase. This has created an exciting opportunity to grow our team of passionate educators. If you hold a certificate III, diploma or degree in early childhood, we would love to hear from you.
If you aspire to advance in your career, you will be mentored and supported to achieve your goals.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Career advancement opportunities through internal promotions
- Study time for educators working towards an EC degree.
- Paid professional development to upskill and grow as an educator.
- Relief staff for dedicated face-to-face relief for programming and planning
- Time-in-lieu for staff meetings
- Staff discount on childcare fees
- A generous annual resource budget
- Mutually beneficial flexible work arrangements: part-time or full-time
- A positive team culture that promotes respect, integrity, joy and collaboration
- Large natural outdoor environments
- Beautiful indoor environments with an abundance of natural light and ventilation and sustainably sourced resources
**About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare**
Imagine Early Learning is a network of five centres operating in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. We take pride in supporting our educators to continue their professional journey, advance in their careers, and to deliver high quality care and learning. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, inquiry-based learning, creativity and managed 'risky' play opportunities. Dedicated educators who are passionate about helping children to learn and grow is integral to our mission of providing excellence in care and education. We also understand the complexities of balancing work-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible.
**Selection Criteria**:
- Certificate III, Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood (or working towards)
- Excellent communication skills
- Current First Aid Certificate that includes Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Demonstrated understand the Early Years Learning Framework
**Job Types**: Full time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 38 per week
**Salary**: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
📌 Early Childhood Educator
🏢 Imagine Early Learning & Childcare
📍 Newcastle