Why work for ECMS?

At ECMS we offer staff:

• Regular professional development programs including first aid, Epipen, children’s behaviours and lots more.
• A career path for staff with the ability to move within services and maintain continuity of employer.
• Up to date early childhood information and membership of a variety of early childhood organisations.
• Guaranteed leave provisions while employed by ECMS.
• Kindergarten teachers working as kindergarten teachers in childcare services are employed under the VECTAA (2009).
• Regular visits from early childhood specialists providing support and advice on a range of issues.
• Annual early childhood conference with a selection of workshops, professional keynote speaker and trade fair.
• An opportunity to attend the World Forum: an all-expenses paid trip for an employee of ECMS.
• Opportunity to be awarded the Jeanette Taylor scholarship, valued at $1000; encouraging staff to upgrade their skills towards early childhood studies.
• Access to professional development fund to support additional early childhood study.
• The opportunity to provide feedback on staff issues, policy and professional development committees.

What is different about us?

• We provide rostered days off for full-time childcare staff.
• Program planning time is provided above the award requirements.
• Extensive support and free professional development for all staff.
• As a not for profit organisation the children, families and staff are our primary consideration.
• Ample resourcing with plentiful equipment and art and craft supplies.
• One staff meeting paid for each month.
• Roster/relief staff cover for breaks.
• Specialist cleaners clean the services every night.
• Cooks are employed in each service to deliver nutritionally balanced food that meet the needs of the children in the service.