Hunt Community Early Learning Centre is seeking a passionate, warm and enthusiastic Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten team. We are a community-based service committed to high-quality early childhood education, strong relationships with families, and creating an inclusive environment where children feel safe, confident and supported to learn and grow.
## About the Role Working alongside our Early Childhood Teacher/Room Leader and educator team, you will: * Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families * Support the delivery of our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten program * Contribute to a play-based program aligned with the **EYLF and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)** * Observe children's learning and contribute to planning, documentation and reflection * Support children's social and emotional development, independence and emerging friendships * Create engaging learning experiences based on children's strengths, interests and individual goals * Support inclusive practices and children's participation in the program * Work collaboratively with the Teacher/Room Leader and other educators * Participate in staff meetings, professional development and continuous improvement * Contribute positively to Hunt's supportive and professional team culture ## Our Commitment to Child Safety Hunt Community Child Care Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child and have zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees are expected to uphold the Child Safe Standards, maintain professional boundaries and actively contribute to a culture where children are safe, respected and heard. Our recruitment process includes reference checks, Working With Children Check verification and qualification validation. ## Why Join Hunt? * **Above-award salary** * **Eligible retention payment** * **Three-week centre closure over the Christmas period** * Supportive and approachable leadership * Collaborative kindergarten team * Community-based service * Opportunities for mentoring and professional development * Support with programming and documentation * A strong focus on teamwork and educator wellbeing * A workplace that values high-quality early childhood education
## About You We are looking for an educator who is: * **Diploma qualified in Early Childhood Education and Care**, or holds an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification * Passionate about working with 3-year-old children * Warm, patient, responsive and engaging * Confident contributing to educational programming and documentation * Able to work collaboratively as part of a team * Professional and confident communicating with families * Committed to reflective practice and ongoing professional development * Knowledgeable about the EYLF, VEYLDF and National Quality Framework Experience working in a kindergarten program is highly regarded.
