Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)We have an opportunity for an experienced Lead Educator to join our team. This position will be either Permanent Part Time working 4 days/week (32 hours/wk) or a 9 day fortnight (72 hours/fortnight) or Permanent Full Time with a monthly RDO. We are able to be flexible to suit your needs.This position has a start date of Monday, 13th January 2025 (or earlier).Each of our rooms has a teaching team of 3 educators. We are very lucky here at Tugulawa to operate with better adult to child ratios than required because we know that this offers high quality outcomes for the children and supports the happiness and wellbeing of our team. As a Lead Educator, you will be supported in your role by our non-contact Educational Leader and our existing team of qualified and experienced Educators.Why choose Tugulawa?At Tugulawa, we recognise the importance of investing in our people and believe in providing an environment for our team where they are supported, trusted, cared for and treated as the professionals that they are.For this reason, we aim to provide our team with the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere. We believe that early childhood education and care can be draining, so always look for ways to give our team work/life balance, allowing them to recharge and focus on their own wellbeing.Some of the things our team loves about their role include:5% above award wages after the successful completion of your probation period.Flexible work options to support your work/life balance.Monthly RDO's for full time employees.Plenty of paid professional development opportunities.Opportunities and support for your career progression.A kind, welcoming and diverse team.Small group sizes: 8 children in our nursery and toddler groups, 10 children in our 2-3 year old group, 14 children in our 2.5-5 year old group, and 19 children in our Kindergarten. All groups have 3 educators per day.All shifts are between 7am and 6pm.Well-established and well-budgeted wellness program, which is fully run by our Wellness Ambassadors.2 committed Co-Directors plus a non-contact Educational Leader mean you are well-supported, and help is always on hand.Employee Assistance Program that can be accessed by all team members.Paid First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma renewals.Paid Child Protection Training annually.Professional cleaners nightly.Above award non-contact time for all permanent team members.Genuine not-for-profit, community managed service.Supportive and experienced leadership team who genuinely value their people.To be considered for this role you must:Have a Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care or Diploma in Children's Services as recognised by ACECQA. Working towards a qualification will be considered for the right person.A working knowledge of the NQF and EYLF v2.0.Be confident with documentation.Be collaborative and work with your team to develop an educational program.Have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.A current Blue Card.Have a good understanding of ICT (experience with Storypark greatly preferred).Have a collaborative approach to early childhood.The personal characteristics we are looking for include:A philosophy which values a child led curriculum.A view of yourself as a professional.Be a reflective practitioner and ready to lead professional conversations with colleagues.Strong organisational and time management skills.Valuing making and strengthening relationships with children, families and your colleagues.Initiative, integrity, personal drive and ambition.If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Lauren or Karen for more information or apply by emailing your resume to ****** application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Lead Educator?How many years' experience do you have as an Educator?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?Do you have professional child care experience?
#J-18808-Ljbffr