Lead Educator/2ic

Excellent Education & Care ELC is a private early learning centre. We are committed to excellence in childcare and ensuring children's safety and well-being. Our service is known for providing excellent early learning opportunities for families with children aged from six weeks old to five years of age. At Excellent Education & Care ELC, we seek a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Educator to join our friendly team. As a 2IC you will be working with very closely with Centre Director and a positive, caring, dedicated, and supportive team in a centre focusing on well-being and encouraging teamwork and communication.

**Responsibilities**:

- Take full charge of the service in the absence of the Centre Director
- Assist the Centre Director to manage the day to day operation of the service
- Developing and implementing an innovative early learning program reflective of current early years thinking and practice
- Have in-depth knowledge of the EYLF and NQS and how to embed these into everyday practice
- Have the ability to lead a room and show initiative
- Have in-depth knowledge of the EYLF and NQS and how to embed these into everyday practice
- Leading a team of educators with a focus on individual development and mentoring in education, care
- Continually reflect and implement strategies to improve the educational program in the service
- Working collaboratively with educators, children, and families to plan and implement an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documenting
- Documenting children’s learning and development
- Be part of a collaborative teaching environment
- Maintain effective communication with the parents throughout the service
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
- Create a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment
- Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
- Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates
- Two years’ experience working within an early childhood setting (recommended )
- Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Understanding and knowledge of Child Safe Standards and Child Protection
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills ideally with experience writing learning stories and observations
- A cooperative team player who loves and respects children in all their individuality and developmental stages
- The ability to create meaningful relationships with our children, families, and fellow educators
- The ability to assist in providing high-quality educational experiences
- The enthusiasm to be proactive in implementing curriculum
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and communities
- Work as part of a team to ensure the care, supervision, and education of children is met
- Operate within the requirements of the services policies and procedures

**Benefits**
- 30% discount on full child care fees, available upon commencement
- Work with a friendly and supportive team
- A supportive working environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Excellent opportunities for Professional Development and training
- A positive, welcoming culture

**Selection Criteria**
We require that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening before commencement, such as:

- A national criminal history check;
- Two reference checks;
If you have a passion for the early learning sector and working with the young children of our communities, we would love to hear from you. Please click on “apply” and send through your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role.

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

**Salary**: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

**Salary**: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bentleigh East, VIC 3165: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)