Nursery Lead Educator

We are looking for an experienced Lead Educator who is passionate and committed to providing excellence in education and care.

Here is just a small selection of some of the benefits we can offer the successful candidate:
A positive workplace with engaged colleagues
An accessible, supportive and nurturing leadership team
Generous above-award salary package
Above regulation programming time
Community Excursions
A focus on employee well-being is a critical practice
Monthly RDO's
An abundance of learning resources
Flexibility in shift times and leave requests
Generous childcare discounts for your own children
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work out of a purpose-built centre that has won awards for its unique design. There are ten generous-sized rooms with great outdoor areas for learning experiences. The service caters to 112 children at full occupancy. This role will work with the team in the nursery of just eight babies and be supported by experienced Educators.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience leading a small team of educators, act as a positive mentor, and develop effective teamwork strategies to ensure ongoing collaborative and positive communication strategies to guide day-to-day routines, programs and developments.
Candidates must be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. The ability to work between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm is helpful.

Requirements of the role include:
A completed Diploma in Child Services (or higher)
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of contemporary child-safe practices and sound knowledge of the mandatory reporter requirements and child-safe standards
Ability to document, develop, plan and implement learning experiences that are delivered in an age-appropriate, safe, challenging and stimulating way for children
Contribute to program reflections and program developments as part of the team environment.
Apply a professional level of physical and emotional energy consistently five days a week.
If you're keen to inspire and enhance the holistic development of each child, build strong relationships with families, and you're also a passionate educator, then you're invited to consider this exciting opportunity.
Early Years Talent connects passionate early childhood educators, teachers and childcare staff with early years opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients range from boutique exceeding early learning centres and long day cares to community-managed not-for-profits.
We happily do all the hard work and simplify the job application process! If you are thinking about a career change or finding your feet in the sector - speak to one of our Early Years Talent consultants today.