Early Childhood Educators (Full-time, part-time, casual) - Generous Compensation

Discover new horizons and make lasting memories in the child care industry!

Learning and growing through adventure based play. 

We are a proud Tasmanian not-for-profit childcare provider of Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care, Vacation Care services. and state-wide Family Day Care services. We encourage outdoor and self-directed play, getting messy and having fun within caring and safe boundaries. 

We are committed to the safety and well being of all children and young people and understand our responsibilities and duty of care to comply with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework and Reportable Conduct Scheme.  We promote the cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, safety for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are also committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practice. 

At Adventure Patch, we believe that diversity and inclusion is about actions not just words- it's an integral part of who we are. We want to attract talent to join our team that reflect the diverse community in which we operate,   We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity leads to more creativity, better decision-making and innovation in our workplace. We invite you to be a part of our adventurous team where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. 

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will work directly with the children and your team to create a positive, safe and stimulating environment. Working within the overall values and direction of the organisation, you will have autonomy in developing programs for the children, along with managing a team within your service. You will also have access to training opportunities and mentoring to help you develop your skills.  

To apply, the following is essential:

• Employee Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP)
• Knowledge of the NQF; Education and Care Services National Laws and Regulations, National Quality Standard, Assessment and Rating, Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place learning frameworks
• Enthusiasm for working with children and a genuine interest in early childhood and school age child development
• Experience or ability in leading a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to understand and embrace the Adventure Patch values and philosophy (which can be found on our website)

For more information about the position, and a position description please contact [email protected] 

Please ensure you submit the following via SEEK:

• A covering letter addressing two key questions: 

            1. what excites you about the opportunity to work with us, and 

            2. why you are a leading candidate for the role

• A resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

Application close 13th April 2024.