Educator

Defence One Tree Childcare – Coventry Location: Southbank, VIC Position: Educator Hourly Rate: $29.78 - + $ 37.80 (Depending on experience) + Worker Retention Payment + 25% casual loading Employment Type: Casual _______________________________________________________________ Why you'll love working at Coventry ✓ Worker Retention Payment - on top of your One Tree hourly rate ✓ Casual Loading - Earn 25% more ✓ Free on-site parking - Because we understand paying for parking is expensive ✓ Excellent public transport access - with a tram stop right on your doorstep ✓ Off-the-floor induction - Ensuring you're guided throughout your journey with us ✓ Complimentary uniforms ✓ Southbank community hub - surrounded by cafés, parklands and local amenities ✓ Professional development - mentoring and career opportunities About the role Are you an experienced Room Leader who is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for young children? Defence One Tree Childcare Coventry is looking for a dedicated educator to work alongside a supportive and experienced team of educators. This is an opportunity where you can grow, support your team and create an engaging environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. About Coventry Located in the heart of Southbank, Coventry is a small and welcoming 50-place service offering long day care across our nursery, toddler and kindergarten programs. With parklands across the road, a tram stop on our doorstep, free on-site parking and plenty of cafés and amenities nearby, Coventry offers the convenience of an inner-city location while maintaining the close-knit feel of a smaller service. Our service operates Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6:30pm . Our Educators Our educators are passionate, professional and take inspiration from child-centred approaches when developing their programs. Just like the children we teach, we're always growing. At One Tree, you'll be supported to continue developing your career through training, mentoring, coaching and opportunities to take your career in directions you may not have thought possible. What you'll be doing Support a team of educators within our toddler room. Create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment Develop and implement meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences. Build positive and collaborative relationships with children, families and colleagues. Support your team with programming, routines and day-to-day room responsibilities. Maintain high standards of practice in line with regulatory requirements, child safety standards and One Tree policies and procedures. Be a strong advocate for children's rights, wellbeing and development. About you To be successful in this role, you'll have: Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent. Able to work a flexible roster Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate a team. A collaborative and positive approach to working with educators and families. Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills. A genuine passion for early childhood education and advocating for children's rights. Current Victorian Working with Children Check. National Police Clearance. Current Child Safety training. Current Mandatory Reporting certificate. A reliable, dedicated and professional approach to your role. Ready to lead your next room? If you're an experienced Room Leader looking for a supportive service where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the One Tree Coventry community. _______________________________________________________________ One Tree Community Services is committed to child safety. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, ensuring that the protection and well-being of every child remains our highest priority. All staff and volunteers share a moral and legal responsibility to create a safe environment for children in our care and programs. Every child has the right to be safe and protected from physical, emotional, verbal, sexual abuse and neglect. One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. As a team, we’re determined to lead, meet the challenge, and work together. That’s how we turn challenges into possibilities for children and families, every single day. If you’re looking to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, then One Tree is the place to be. One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.