Join our dynamic team as a Lead Educator, where you'll play a key role in guiding children's learning and development through engaging, play-based programs. As a passionate leader, you’ll mentor and support your fellow educators, foster a positive learning environment, and build strong relationships with families. Bring your creativity, experience, and leadership skills to help shape the future of young learners in a nurturing and innovative setting.
Our enquiry-based approach encourages children to ask questions, explore new interests, and develop a love of learning through play-based experiences. This method is instrumental in enhancing problem-solving and communication skills, building confidence, and fostering strong peer relationships as children progress into our Kindergarten program and beyond.
We are looking for a Lead Educator to work within our Nursery Room.
Perks and Benefits:
- Birthday Leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday – celebrate you!
- Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: Exclusive for permanent team members.
- Referral Bonus Scheme: Earn bonuses by helping us grow our amazing team.
- Salary Sacrificing Options with Maxxia.
- Competitive Salary Package with private health and financial well-being support.
- Uniform Allowance: Start with a complete set and receive annual top-ups.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider.
- Edgy Awards: Recognize and celebrate exceptional peer achievements.
- Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
- Professional Development & Training: Ongoing opportunities for growth.
Are You Our Next Edge Lead Educator?
As a Lead Educator, you will:
- Lead and Mentor: Guide a team of educators within a room, focusing on individual development and mentoring to ensure the highest standards of care and supervision.
- Collaborate: Work seamlessly with fellow educators to develop and implement inspirational educational programs.
- Create: Foster a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment.
- Develop: Nurture our team members, empowering them to confidently contribute to our children’s learning journeys.
- Connect: Build trusting and honest relationships with children, families, colleagues, management, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with EYLF and NQS standards, aiming to exceed expectations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Current Blue Card
- Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID004) Certificate
- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
- Prior experience as a Lead Educator is essential.
If you have the drive and passion to become an industry leader in a cutting-edge working environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey at Edge Early Learning!
Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.