About the Centre/Service The Role: bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking an exceptional individual with a positive and proactive approach to join our passionate and supportive team at Heatherhill Kindergarten. As a values based employer, bestchance educators are provided with mentoring, advice and support to extend their practice and achieve their professional goals. About us: bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation. bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families. For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/ Description What we offer: Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service) Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellence Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres Genuine commitment to professional development Access to Employee Wellbeing Program You will stand out if you: have experience in a kindergarten environment, working within a strength-based and family centred approach desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families a genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment an ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds. Qualifications In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role: completed, or are working towards, a Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent recognised by ACECQA hold a valid registered Victorian Institute of Teaching card hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting) successfully completed ‘Protecting Children - Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector’ training have a well-developed understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations