Casual Educator - West Lakes

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost

Childcare Discount 75% off gap fee

Wellbeing initiatives

Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty is seeking a dedicated Educator to join our team in a warm, inclusive setting. You will care for children, support curriculum delivery, and help develop engaging learning experiences that promote play-based discovery.

We value collaboration, reflective practice, and building strong connections with children and families. A rotating shift pattern may be required, with emphasis on safety and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• AnACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Current SA Working with Children’s Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current SA Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain.
• Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• National Child Safety Training, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Care for, nurture and grow children’s minds.
• Support a team of Educators in meeting quality principles of curriculum and documentation.
• Develop learning experiences for children to learn through play.
• Be collaborative and reflective to achieve best practice.
• Build genuine care and connections with children and families.
• Pursue personal growth and continuous improvement.
• Present the classroom as a welcoming and safe environment.

Education

AnACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

SA Working with Children’s Check

SA Child Protection Training

HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR

National Child Safety Training

Job description

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Job Description

Do you enjoy sparking children's imagination and wonder?

At Green Leaves Early Learning, our ethos of "we make work play" is at the heart of what we do. Providing an inclusive, warm, and caring environment where every element of the day is fun is what our inspiring Educators do best! At Green Leaves, each day you can be proud to:

• Care for, nurture and grow children's minds
• Support a team of Educators in meeting our quality principles of curriculum and documentation
• Embrace your passion for developing learning experiences for the children to learn through play
• Be a team-mate and colleague who is collaborative and reflective to achieve best practice
• Use your mature and professional approach to build genuine care and connections with our children and families
• Focus on evolving your skills through personal growth and continuous improvement
• Present your room as a welcoming and safe environment for all

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Weekly pays + The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost
• Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
• A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre's Educational Leader
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• AnACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A current SA Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current SA Child Protection Training (or willingto obtain)
• Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain)
• National Child Safety Training (or willing to obtain)
• Must be available to work rotating shifts that may start as early as 6:30 am and finish as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.