Diploma Qualified Lead Educator - Full Time

We’re looking for just the right person to join our team of friendly and supportive educators, working fulltime with our 2.5 - 3.5 year old children and families. 

Acknowledged for providing high quality care and education (including with an amazing Bush Kindy program) Prior Street Child Care & Development has established itself within the community as a dedicated learning environment. 

• A 75 place centre (5 rooms - babies through to an Approved Kindergarten Program)
• Purpose built centre, well resourced rooms and beautiful outdoor spaces 
• Our Cook is on site preparing meals

About our Lead Educator position ..

• We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and qualified Lead Educator (ACECQA recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or ECT qualification) 
• A passion for delivering a high quality education and care program 
• Knowledge and experience for facilitating an engaging and dynamic learning environment
• You are environmentally conscious and will support our sustainability and bush kindy programs
• Full time position 
• You will join a centre that is lifting the benchmark in early childhood learning.

Staff Appreciation 

• Generous, individualised employee benefits (inc. above award conditions, child care incentives, access to an EAP)
• 4 week rotating shift – giving you both early and late starts! 
• Staff social opportunities
• A well stocked staff room!
• Uniform – shirt / hat / jacket 

Staff Support 

• Work with an experienced team– lots of support from Educational Leader, Nominated Supervisor, managerial team and fellow staff 
• Comprehensive orientation 
• A safe and hygienic environment, with the additional support by professional cleaners
• Plentiful resources in beautiful learning environments
• Access to our local park for a bush kindy program
• Professional development
• Networking opportunities  
• The support of one owner who is personally vested in creating the best possible environment for all staff, children and families

Please share the information in a covering letter and resume.  We’re excited to hear about you, please tell us….

• Your experience - particularly focusing on your work in long day care as an Lead Educator, including any experience in programming, setting up innovative and stimulating learning environments.
• Your ACECQA recognised and approved Diploma or ECT qualification (or if you are working towards these qualifications).
• Please demonstrate you have - current Blue Card / current first aid 
• Knowledge of / recent training on child safety / child protection.  
• Please mention at least two references who we can contact.