Come for a career, stay for a lifestyle!

We care. We educate. We play. We teach. We hold hands. We read books. We shape lives.

Is this the role for you?

We are seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals who have an unwavering love and enthusiasm for children, their learning and care. Do you remember what it was like to be a child, exploring the world through their own eyes?

Our lead educator superstar will:

Want to explore with the children and support them to become leaders of their own learning.

Build relationships with families and children that inspires learning through play with endless opportunity.

Be looking for a workplace to call home; a work culture that feels like home.

If this sounds like you, then you should get in contact with us!

Benefits

We understand that even educators have a passion for learning and discovery just as children do and our benefits are all about you!

In return for your hard work and dedication we will reward you with the following:

• Relocation assistance is negotiable to help you get settled in town! (Conditions apply)
• Access to affordable housing (conditions Apply)
• Full support from a dedicated and experienced Leadership team
• A fully paid 2-day induction with our Centre Management and Leadership Team
• Our Educational Leader is non-contact and therefore ready to support you with on the job training and mentoring
• Additional programming and planning time so you don’t have to take work home!
• Paid staff meetings
• Unmatched paid professional learning opportunities
• 50% staff discount on childcare fees
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. 9-day Fortnight, casual, Permanent Part-time, job share.
• 2 weeks leave over Christmas/New Year (centre closes for 2 weeks each year)
• Modern centre with a full playground upgrade
• A starting Salary of $73,150 (depending on experience).

Task & responsibilities

Our lead educator superstar will:

• Lead and support educators within the room to ensure high-quality education and care practices.
• Collaborate with the Educational Leader to enhance educational practices, support reflective practice, and improve curriculum planning and documentation processes.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and role modelling to educators and students.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
• Support the induction of new educators and assist with their integration into the service.
• Communicate operational and educational matters effectively with the Nominated Supervisor and leadership team.

Qualification & experience

Ideal candidates will meet the following selection criteria:

• Be ready for the opportunity to be part of an innovative and amazing centre that supports independent discovery for children.
• Be a natural at building positive relationships with peers, families, and children.
• Be a positive team player, with a great attitude and a joy for working with children.
• Support our much loved way for teaching and learning.
• Be relentless in your pursuit for professional growth and development.
• Have an unwavering passion for children, their learning and care.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Lead Educator.
• A minimum of a Diploma or working towards or ACECQA equivalent approved qualification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Valid Working with Children's Check