Diploma Educator

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision 'Being committed to your child's future through creating lifelong learning experiences which will expose your child to a rich and stimulating learning environment where you and your family will feel secure, loved and supported'.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Our culture is inclusive, collaborative and encouraging. We have a diverse team of educators and promote open communication between leadership and team members.**

**Benefits of joining Thrive**:

- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Above award wages
- Mentor/support for NESA accreditation
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap fee
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection training for all RPs
- Be rewarded with Hero dollars and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Referral bonus - earn up to $500 for each referral
- Generous resource budget
- A strong focus on career development and progression
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture

**About The Centre**

Thrive Ermington is close to public transport and offers free on-site, undercover parking.

The outdoor environment has city views with a background music care of native birds, making it an inviting space to be in.

The centre has build a diverse and inclusive community over the two years it has been in operation and have built strong relationships with children and families through regular community events held at the service that bring everyone together.

With environments that are aesthetically pleasing and spacious, educators are provided with the tools and resources needed to perform their role effectively.

**About The Role**

We are looking for a fully qualified Diploma educator to lead our nursery room.

We are looking for a professional educator with experience in programming and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators.

**You will be joining a supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged**

**Your main responsibilities will be to**:

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Have sound knowledge of and demonstrate high-quality practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Work in positive collaboration with all members of the team.
- Maintain effective communication with parents/carers.
- Actively contribute to the educational program through conversations, observations, and documentation.

**If this sounds exactly what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you**
- A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
- A current NSW Employee Working With Children's Check
- Sound and practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)

**How to apply**

**For enquiries**, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Paid volunteer leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person