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Form of workCome and join a growing team where you play an integral role in shaping how we influence the lives of children at Thornton ELC.
We are currently seeking both part time and full time positions of Room Leader Educators who hold a Bachelor of Early Childcare, Diploma Qualification and/or Certificate III Educators who are passionate about early childhood education and care and has experience in the sector.
Our Educators build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the local community and most importantly you will make a difference to the lives of the children in our care.
Joining Thornton ELC, we'll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:
- Paid First Aid & CPR Training
- Wellbeing & Wellness additional leave
- Long Service Awards
- A focus on Professional Development and Training
- Staff Mentoring Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Fantastic Career Advancement Opportunities
- Uniform Provided
- 50% Staff Discount
As a Lead Educator your role will entail:
- Building positive and caring relationships with the children and their families
- Applying your pedagogical knowledge and expertise to ensure the individual needs of all children are met
- Observing, documenting, interpreting and evaluating the children's progress,
- Keeping informed about the NQF, NQS and the current National Regulations plus current thinking, research and practice while implementing the EYLF
- Planning and programming an outstanding educational program for our children
- Complying with the relevant government regulations
- Meet and exceed the individual needs of each child in all areas of their development
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Create a supportive, stimulating and secure learning environment for the children
Skills and experience you will need:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childcare
- Passion for Early Childhood Education and Care
- Skills to lead other educators, motivating them to excel as you deliver care and educational programs
- A strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS
- Current First Aid and CPR Training
- Child Protection Certificate
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About You:
- Looking for a new challenge
- Place children at the heart of their decision making
- Ready to take their career to the next level
- You are exceeding in their practice
- Have a lifelong love of learning and want to pass that onto children
- “Can do” attitude
- You are curious about the world and how to bring it into each child’s life
