Full-Time and Part-Time Early Childhood Educators

About the role:

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.  We are seeking caring and dedicated Educators to join our Lilydale Early Learning team.

We have both full-time and part-time positions available, ideal for someone looking to make a positive impact.

Cire Early Learning Lilydale boasts a modern, purpose-built 120 place service with 7 rooms. We have two expansive outdoor spaces, an onsite community garden and lots of opportunities for local excursions thanks to our central Lilydale location.  Our Lilydale service strives to provide safe and stimulating environments where children will thrive and reach their full potential. We provide various learning opportunities based on children’s individual interests and abilities.

What you will be doing:

As an Educator within our service, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of engaging, child-focused learning programs consistent with the service philosophy and policies and procedures and aligned with EYLF and NQS
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and your team

• Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments that inspire curiosity
• Contribute to documenting of children's learning and development

What we offer:

• Payrate includes Worker Retention Payment Grant
• Salary packaging (novated leasing, living expenses, entertainment, and benefits etc) so you can reduce your taxable income and keep more of your hard-earned money.
• Discounted childcare fees – 55% off the gap fee for your children at any Cire Early Learning Services
• A dedicated Educational Leader off the floor
• A Christmas closure period
• First Aid and CPR paid for by the organisation
• Subsidised training through Cire RTO for upskilling opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your personal and professional wellbeing

About You

You are someone who:

• Is passionate about early childhood education and creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments
• Comfortable working within the National Quality and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks
• Is compassionate, caring, and committed to making a positive difference for children and families
• Be an engaging and effective communicator (with children and families)
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

About Cire

·         Cire Early Learning is part of Cire Services, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and families to thrive.

·         Our vision is simple yet powerful:
Communities where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

·         When you join Cire, you’re not just taking on a role—you’re becoming part of a supportive, values-driven community that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum), with a preference to upskill in future
• Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Have a current Working with Children Check

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the People and Culture team on 03 7067 6***.

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. 

Our Commitment to Child Safety 

Cire Services is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. We are committed to the ongoing implementation of the Victorian Child Safe Standards to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of children and young people is at the forefront of all that we do and every decision that we make. 

All staff members are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting our Charter of Commitment to Child Safety. This commitment is integral to our organisational culture and daily operations. 

As part of our dedication to child safety, all prospective employees must undergo a thorough screening process before appointment. Compliance with our Child Protection Program is a mandatory condition of employment at Cire Services.