Lead Educator

Children First Early Education; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Workers Retention Payment

75% childcare fee discount for staff

Novated vehicle leasing

Free annual safety & first aid certs

Professional development paid

Job summary

Children First Early Education in Walkervale QLD is seeking a Permanent Part Time Educator to join our first-class service. Working Monday to Friday up to 37.5 hours per week, you will contribute to an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment for young children.

The role requires a Diploma in Children’s Services (or studying towards), Blue Card, First Aid, and relevant safety trainings, plus hands-on experience in early childhood and a solid understanding of EYLF and NQF.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification (or studying towards) in Children’s Services as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, National Child Safety (Geccko) Training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.
• Prior experience and confidence in leading a classroom setting and mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Children First Early Education – Walkervale QLD

Permanent Part Time position to work Monday - Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week!

What we can offer you:

• Above award wages, recognising your experience and knowledge!
• Receive the Workers Retention Payment on top of your base rate!
• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees for eligible staff!
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training.
• A purpose-built childcare centre and kindergarten with beautiful natural play scopes.
• Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Professional development and training programs all paid for.
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
• Work in a first-class service with highly trained Educators and friendly and supportive management and Head Office teams.

About your new role:

Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.

Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.

Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.

Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

A little about you:

A Diploma qualification (or studying towards) in Children’s Services as approved by ACECQA.

Current Blue Card, approved First Aid, National Child Safety (Geccko) Training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.

Experience in an early childhood setting.

A sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.

Prior experience and confidence in leading a classroom setting and writing educational programs.

Strong leadership skills and an ability to confidently guide and mentor your peers.