Lead Educator - Paddington

• Generous staff incentives and remuneration: We pay above award! Starting salary for all staff is 6% above the award rate and we continuously reward staff with a higher percentage the longer they have been with the company, 70% staff childcare discounts for all educators, $50 yearly birthday vouchers, Christmas gifts plus uniforms are provided!
• Fun budget: Avenues dedicates a generous budget annually to provide opportunities for our staff to go to an all expenses paid social hang out and do team building activities together multiple times throughout the year!
• Bonuses: We offer a GENEROUS referral bonus for staff who refer other friends & family to come work within our centres!
• Ongoing professional development: Ongoing training, learning and leadership opportunities for all staff.
• Job security: This is a permanent part-time position.
• Great culture: Be part of a caring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated.

About us

Join a centre that values staff satisfaction with a Centre Manager who works hard to ensure that you are able to show up to your shift with genuine enthusiasm and excitement for the day. At Avenues Paddington we genuinely value fun and the lifelong friendships that we have formed in the centre. We celebrate the contribution and success of all of incredible educators. 

We acknowledge the current issues that the sector is facing and are committed to creating an environment where Educators will feel supported and grow within their career. We, as an organization work collectively with our Educators to ensure the right systems are in place to avoid burn out.

The role

We have a fantastice long-term opportunity for an experienced and qualified Lead Educatorto join our team of friendly and passionate Educators on a permanent part-time basis at our Paddington Centre.

The successful applicant will take pride in their work and have a genuine passion for high quality early years education.

Duties

• Build positive and caring relationships with the children and their families
• Apply your pedagogical knowledge and expertise to ensure the individual needs of all children are met
• Plan an outstanding educational program for our children
• Comply with the relevant government regulations
• Create a supportive, stimulating and secure learning environment for the children

Skills & requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Children's Services
• Lead Educator experience preferred
• A current and valid Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)
• A current Senior First Aid, CPR & Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• A moderate to high level of computer skills in able to use our online programing software
• Dedicated
• The ability to work any shift between operations hours of 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and have a passion for being successful in this position, we would love to hear from you!

Please click the "APPLY NOW" button now and attach your resume and a detailed cover letter.