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SalaryAbout the business
AppleBerries Early Education Service Burnside is looking for a special person to join our AppleBerries family. We are a family-owned centre looking for an amazing Lead Educator to create professional relationships with colleagues and families and of course have a genuine love and enthusiasm for early childhood education and care.
Our 75 place centre is family focused and you can feel the warm and caring environment from the moment you walk in the door.
Benefits and Perks
95% staff discount on childcare fees
Opportunity to grow and develop with training provided
Regular Staff Wellbeing Initiatives
Paid Staff Meetings
Week of at Christmas!
An excellent mentor who you can work shoulder to shoulder with
The ability to make a difference in the lives the little ones under your care
The autonomy to make the role your own
First Aid, Child Protection and CPR training provided free of charge
Opportunity to advance your career into a leadership role if this is something you aspire to.
About the role
This role is a permanent position in Toddler Studio. You will be the Lead Educator in this studio and have the autonomy to make decisions and stamp your own personal mark in the environment.
You will also:
• Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and the services policies and procedures
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Actively contribute to the development of the services Quality Improvement Plan
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families, team members.
• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.
Centre opening hours are open 6:30am-6:30pm.
Skills and experience
- Min qualifications of a Diploma or working towards
- Experience in a teachers position, preferably in an early childhood setting
- Solid understanding of the NQS, NQF, and the kindergarten guidelines
- A working knowledge of developmental programming, planning and observations
- Experience with Storypark or similar online tool would be looked upon favourably.
- Experience maintaining warm and caring relationships with children and their families
- A genuine love and interest in educating, caring for and nurturing young children
