Room Leader

We are a purpose-built family-operated boutique Reggio Emilia inspired centre in the heart of Greenvale seeking an experienced Lead Educator to join our babies classroom.

We are a child safe service and our mission is to provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment with positive experiences for children, families, educators, and our community. We are a well-resourced Centre, filled with natural light and spacious rooms. We pride ourselves on having fantastic relationships with parents and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of our team and contribute your excellence in your practices. We believe that inspired and passionate educators are essential for providing quality early childhood education.

**About our position**
- Develop and implement a high-quality program
- Lead a team of experienced educators and work alongside a dedicated team of professionals
- To develop and maintain strong relationships between educators, families, and children
- Knowledge and experience in facilitating an engaging and dynamic learning environment

**Qualifications**
- Holds an ACECQA approved qualification
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain one
- Current Child Protection & Food Safe Training or willingness to obtain one

**Selection Criteria**
- Have an understanding of Children’s Service Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, implement and work within a child centered play-based program
- Demonstrated ability to form positive, collaborative working relationships with families and colleagues
- Professional attitude and presentation
- Must be available 5 days - Monday to Friday
- Must be available on a flexible roster -open and close shifts

**The Opportunity**
- Above award wages
- Above award conditions
- 2 weeks shutdown over Christmas/New year
- Paid staff meetings, professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and progression
- Budget for resources
- Full-time Educational Leader to support staff
- Professional cleaners and maintenance team
- Health and Wellbeing Program (including annual complimentary flu shots)
- Staff discount of 50% off the gap fee
- Onsite parking
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Recognition of the achievements of our team members
- Team building events
- Supportive management team
- Dedicated planning space equipped with printer, cricut machine, laminator and stationary
- On-site chef
- Beautiful natural playscapes and light field classrooms
- Resource rich environments
- Flexible routines and learning environments
- A supportive working environment
- Salary scale will depend on qualifications and experience_
- Our service is committed to a child safe organisation and child safe standard practice._

**Salary**: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Room leader: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person