Lead Educator

Kidzco; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early learning centre in Sefton seeks passionate Lead Educators to join their dynamic team. With a commitment to professional growth and supportive management, the role emphasizes creating engaging learning programs and nurturing children's development in a play-based environment. Generous above-award wages and additional benefits, including staff childcare discounts and ongoing professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Above award wages

75% staff childcare fee discounts

Paid professional learning opportunities

Retention bonuses

Supportive management

Digital programming resources

Qualifications

• Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience leading and developing age-specific programs.
• Knowledge of industry practices and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning environments for children.
• Implement thoughtful educational programs.
• Mentor and inspire the teaching team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Positive attitude

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to join a dynamic team who care for and appreciate each other? Do you want to be honored and appreciated for your creativity, your individuality and your dedication to early education?

Due to occupancy growth and maternity leave Kidzco Early Learning Centre Palmwoods is a unique service that is looking for dedicated and inspiring Lead Educators to join their growing team. Our double service works together to provide high-quality care and education to children within their communities. With a hands on supportive management team and growing cohort of children and families, our teaching team has room for expansion.

We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. Along with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth, educators receive ECE Workers Retention Payment alongside above award wages.

Who Are You:

Have a passion for working with children, as well as:

Create engaging learning environments for children to explore

Creating and implementing thoughtful educational programs that empowers children as independent learners

Nurture curiosity, resilience, and self-awareness in every child

Building and maintaining relationships with our amazing children, families, and educators.

Collaborate with educators to develop learning programs based on your knowledge of each child, their ideas and goals using the Early Years Learning Framework

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Positive, caring attitude with a focus on teamwork

Professional presentation

Inspiring and mentoring the teaching team, building educators capacity and confidence within their roles.

Supporting children's behaviour and guiding children's social development

Participate in team pit stop meetings, adding your valuable insight

You understand how young children learn through play and everyday routines and rituals. Your curriculum is responsive to young children's thinking, play schemas and development. You join with families and community to nurture young children in their formative years. You position yourself as a learner, demonstrating responsibility for continuous practice improvement and reflective practice.

Key skills and requirements:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

An approved Working with Children Check (State Specific)

Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates

Experience leading and developing age specific programs and routines

Knowledge and understanding of industry practices including legislative requirements and quality frameworks.

A passion for the education and care of children in a play-based learning environment.Along with confidence and curiosity to build relationships with families and the local community.

Availability to work Monday to Friday across various shift patterns

Why apply?

~Generous above award wages

~75% Staff childcare fee discounts & salary packaging

~Service Logo polo shirt uniform provided for all educators. Crocs are also a hit on the feet of our educators!

~Paid Annual First Aid and CPR

~Retention Bonus' to reward educator longevity

~Paid professional learning and development opportunities

~ A genuine, positive, friendly, teamfocused work environment that values people and their work

~Focus on the natural environment and learning spaces

~An inclusive culture with a shared vision

~Well resourced, recently rated Meeting the National Quality Standards

~Dedicated Educational Leader support and coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

~Online Learning Management System, with paid time off the floor to further your knowledge in various topics

~Highly supportive management

~Digital programming with a tablet and laptop provided for all learning studios.

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success apply now!

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Lead Educator? Do you have professional child care experience? How many years' experience do you have as an early childhood educator? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?