Lead Educator - Seaford House

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Childcare Discount 60%

Weekly pay

Retention Wage Boost

Supportive culture

Career development & training

Wellness initiatives

Free breakfast/coffee

Resumo da vaga

Green Leaves Early Learning invites applications for a Lead Educator in Adelaide. You will guide and mentor a team of Educators, delivering high-quality care and education aligned with our National Learning, Research, and Development program.

Join a supportive culture with ongoing professional development, access to comprehensive training, well-being perks, and opportunities to grow within the centre. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and relevant SA checks.

Qualificações

• 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.
• HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• National Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of Educators to deliver high-quality care and learning.
• Collaborate to implement Green Leaves’ National Learning, Research, and Development program.
• Manage rotating shifts (6:30 am–6:30 pm, Mon–Fri) as part of centre operations.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Formação

AnACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

SA Working with Children’s Check

SA Child Protection Training

HLTAID012 First Aid & CPR

National Child Safety Training

Descrição da vaga

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

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:

• AnACECQA-approved 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)
• Experience as a Lead Educator, or at least 2 years experience as an Educator, ideally with experience with the Toddler age group
• 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.