Early Childhood Educator (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

43.5

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Program Planning, Child Development, Inclusive Education, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Evaluation, Active Supervision, Culturally Responsive Care, Documentation Maintenance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role These positions assist in supporting the whole Early Childhood Education team with the implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate educational programs that reflect children’s needs and meet the requirements of the City of Greater Geelong, State Regulations and Commonwealth Government Guidelines, including the Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Standards. Key responsibilities include: * Provide high-quality education and care for children in line with National Regulations, the National Quality Standard (NQS), and Early Years Learning Frameworks. * Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive educational programs that meet children’s developmental needs and encourage participation. * Ensure children’s health, safety, wellbeing, and active supervision in a safe, caring, and culturally responsive environment. * Build respectful partnerships with families, communities, and early years professionals to support children’s learning and wellbeing outcomes. * Work collaboratively with educators and service staff to maintain program documentation, support daily operations, and contribute to a positive team environment. About you To be successful in this role, you will a Certificate III qualification and have experience in: * Excellent knowledge of the development of children in the 0-6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs in relation to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks. * Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to the leadership team on the planning and implementation of education and care programs within the service. * Experience in undertaking educational program planning to meet the needs of all children within the service. * Ability to establish effective professional relationships with staff from a range of professional backgrounds in relation to the education and needs of children and their families. * Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and complete a Medical and Functional Assessment as part of the recruitment process. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! Candidates progressing to interview stage, must be available to interview on Tuesday 26 May, Wednesday 27 May & Thursday 28 May 2026. A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Ashley Shaw – Talent Acquisition Partner | AShaw@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [AShaw@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate educational programs for children aged 0-6 in accordance with national standards and regulations. Build respectful partnerships with families and professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing outcomes.