Casual Educator - Macedon Early Learning Centre

About the Role

Macedon ELC has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our incredible team on a casual basis, covering illness and roster gaps. As an integral part of the team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills.
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
• Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care.
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns.
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

Requirements

• Available to pick up shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Hold a minimum of a Cert III in ECEC (or ACECQA approved equivalent).
• Valid WWCC.
• First Aid / Child Protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain).
• Working knowledge & understanding of Child Safe Standards.
• Working knowledge & understanding of NQF & EYLF.

Qualifications

• Cert III in ECEC (or ACECQA approved equivalent).

Skills

• Genuine passion for the Early Childhood sector.
• Enjoy communicating with and building trusted relationships with children, their families, teammates, and the wider community.

Benefits

• A high level of support from our experienced Leadership team.
• Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career.
• Discounted childcare at any Mayfield Centre.
• Health, safety & wellbeing services available for you and your family.
• Staff referral rewards.

Mayfield Childcare Limited, its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pays respects to their Elders, both past and present.

Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026