Educational Leader- Early Childhood Teacher

The right person for this position will have strong pedagogical knowledge and leadership skills, be agile and adaptable.

Educational Leader (ECT)
Sustainability – Paddock to Plate – RIE & Risky Play
We are seeking a full-time or part-time qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join us as Educational Leader.This role will assist the Director/ Nominated Supervisor to provide guidance and support educators in line with our current curriculum and School Readiness Programme.
As Educational Leader you will guide and mentor the educators, offer support, and overlook our floor book. You will also have a dedicated day off the floor, where you will provide assistance with programming and planning.
At Orchard we are happy to provide a flexible work arrangement for the right candidate. At Orchard, we also encourage you to attend external Professional Development can provide approved paid support for your qualification and NESA registration.
In addition, you will receive ongoing mentoring and professional support from our Manager of Pedagogy and Practice. We also provide opportunity for networking and collaborating opportunities with other Educational Leaders within the organisation.
About your skills

• Clear and articulated experience working with children from 0-5 years
• Experience in guiding children’s behaviours
• Excellent knowledge of EYLF and NQS
• Established people and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of preschool readiness programme and educational theories
• Experience in leading educators in guiding children’s behaviours
• Commitment and skill in providing quality and appropriate experiences and inviting learning environments for children
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of child development and play
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including documentation skills
• Understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene, and nutritional needs
• Minimum 3 years full-time experience in Early Child Education
• Understanding of Educaring and RIE practices are favourable
• Previous experience as Educational Leader is preferable

About your qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching or other similarly ECT recognised qualification by ACECQA
• WWC check, current first aid, and CPR qualification
• A recently completed a child protection course/refresher

Our staff means the world to us! At Orchard we provide our staff with:

• We pay all educators and leaders a competitive above award salary
• Up to 95% gap fee discount for childcare
• An extra day off leave to enjoy on your birthday
• Annual Orchard Wellbeing day (that accumulate during your time with us)
• Lots of fun team events and annual staff awards
• Dedicated and scheduled programming time
• Gourmet adult lunch provided daily
• Amazing professional development opportunities such as accredited RIE training, interstate conferences, and other sector events
• Great support structure and lots of opportunity for career progression within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to grow your ECEC leadership and management skills as part of our Nominated Supervisor Pathway Program

We invite interested applicants should visit our website to get a ‘feel’ for us and see if we are a good fit. We look forward to receiving your application.
Orchard Early Learning Centre St Ives has an amazing outdoor play area, the centre is spread across two levels, with defined Nursery and Preschool levels, the bright and airy rooms flow directly onto the outdoor learning environments, immersing children in our Paddock to Plate philosophy. The service operates from 6.30am - 6.30pm and is located on Mona Vale Road opposite Bridgidine College, close to public transport and local street parking available