Lead Educator - Devonport

Green Leaves Early Learning; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Childcare discount 60%

Weekly pay & retention wage boost

Guidance from Educational Leader

Professional development programs

Supplier discounts

Wellness week & flu shots

Breakfast & barista coffee

Online library access

Acknowledgement platform

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning in Tasmania seeks a Lead Educator to guide and mentor a team of Educators, aligning practice with the 'Image of the Child' to nurture creativity and curiosity in children within a well-resourced environment.

You will access NLRDP supports, professional development opportunities, and a strong support network to grow your career. Rotating shifts may start from 6:30 am and finish by 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead Educator responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of Educators
• Focus on the 'Image of the Child' to create a collaborative, well-resourced learning environment
• Support professional learning and provide on-going development through NLRDP and internal programs

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Transform learning into an exciting journey while you guide and mentor a team of Educators to greatness!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, our unique National Learning, Research, and Development (NLRDP) program is our commitment to supporting our team members personally and professionally. As a Lead Educator, you will be provided with learning and development opportunities, including:

• Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation
• Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’
• Access to The Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren)
• Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner
• On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team, led by Robyn Papworth
• The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive New Zealand Study Tour
• Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia.

With your strong focus on the ‘Image of the Child’, collaboration is key to creating a setting that ignites creativity and curiosity amongst the children, reflective of your well-resourced, well-planned environment.

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
• Childcare Discount- 60% off the gap fee
• Weekly pays + The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost
• 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:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• 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.