Lead Educator

**Culture and benefits**
- **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 long day care discounts for all educators, all expenses paid social gatherings, $50 yearly birthday vouchers, Christmas gifts.
- **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 and will have set shifts.
- **Great culture**:Be part of a caring and respectful team, that bands together to ensure everyone feels appreciated.

**About us**

The Avenues Group of Centres is family owned and operated. We have been providing quality care and education since 2003. Each centre in the group has its own unique character and offers services that reflect the local communities in which they are located.

At our **Carina** centre, we pride ourselves in building secure relationships with families and children. Our range of unique environments throughout our service caters for different types of learning and play.

**The opportunity**

We are looking for a **Lead Educator** to join our team of honest and hardworking educators and teachers at our **Carina** centre, who strive every day for high quality programs and practices

We have a permanent part-time role available. The permanent part-time role is 37.5 hours per week, across **5 days**. You must have full availability to work **Monday to Friday **between business operational hours of 6.30am - 6pm.

**About you**
- MUST hold a Diploma of Children's Services
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Lead Educator role
- A current and valid Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)
- Hold a current senior First Aid, CPR & Asthma and Anaphylaxis training certificates
- Have a good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Have a moderate to high level of computer skills in able to use our online programming software
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills (ability to build rapport with families, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the community)
- Do not need to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccination

**How to apply**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

Work Location: In person