Lead Educator - Valley View

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pays

Educator retention grant

PADLET resource platform access

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Pty is seeking a Lead Educator to mentor a team of Educators and transform daily learning into an exciting journey for children.

You will engage with the NLRDP program, participate in ongoing professional development, and collaborate with a supportive Educational Leader to foster wellbeing and inclusion across the setting.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current SA Working with Children’s Check (or willing to obtain).
• Current SA Child Protection Training (or willing to obtain).
• Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training (or willing to obtain).
• 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 and mentor a team of Educators to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Guide learning through Green Leaves National Learning, Research & Development program (NLRDP).
• Support wellbeing, inclusion and safety of all children in the setting.

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

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:

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
• A current SA Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current SA Child Protection Training (or willing to 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.