Early Childhood Educator

Diploma Qualified Educators – Where Nature, Community and Connection Thrive

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who values connection, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences? Join our leading Not for Profit team where your wellbeing is supported, your practice is nurtured, and your environment inspires.

What We Offer

• A leadership team that values wellbeing and connection fostering a culture of support and collaboration.
•      A dedicated Educational Leader off the floor, focused on mentoring educators, enhancing practice, and ensuring environment compliance
•      Two expansive, engaging outdoor environments, designed to spark curiosity, creativity and learn through hands on experiences Salary packaging and novated leasing options to give your wallet a boost.
• An onsite community garden where children and educators grow, harvest and connect with nature
•      Regular community outings that build strong local connections and offer real-world learning opportunities
• 55% staff discount on childcare fees for your little ones
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options to give your wallet a boost.
• Christmas closure period
• Above Award Pay rates
•      Uniform, CPR and First Aid through Cire RTO, and Employee Assistance Program

Our Opportunity

Cire Early Learning seeks to appoint enthusiastic and engaging Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our passionate and talented team, commencing as soon as possible. These ongoing roles offer flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding and practical experience of child safety to support children’s wellbeing and engagement aligned with play-based learning and early childhood pedagogies.

About Us

Cire Early Learning Lilydale is a community based, not-for-profit, Early Childhood Education and Care provider in the heart of Lilydale. We are a large 7 room, purpose-built service with 2 expansive outdoor environments designed to spark curiosity, creativity and learn through hands on experiences.

Our educators take an intentional approach to teaching; carefully planning their interactions and designing environments to maximise opportunities for each child’s learning, while broadening their understandings of diversity, equity and sustainability. We are committed to celebrating Indigenous knowledge, histories and cultures, and contributing to reconciliation through our educational programs.

The Application Process

Please apply via the link, addressing your application to the Executive Manager – Early Learning, including the following information:

• A cover letter addressing your interest and experience aligned to the role
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of a valid Working with Children check
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the People and Culture team on 0475 451 860.

Cire Services reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.