Lead Educator

**Introduction**:
The Lead Educator provides a high standard of Education and Care through the development and implementation of contemporary Early Childhood Education or Middle Childhood Education Programs that reflects the Principles and Practices of the Early Years Learning Framework or My Time Our Place Framework. The Lead Educator is required to oversee health and safety, quality programming and documentation in line with QA1 and oversight of day to day operations such as (but not limited) medical management, provision of food and water requirements, supervision of children etc.

The incumbent in this role is required to manage performance of Educators and ensure that Educators are provided with professional guidance, supervision and performance development planning to ensure they are aware of and working in accordance with their Position Description, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQF, NQS, Work Health and Safety Obligations and CRCS Policies and Procedures.

**Description**:

- ACECQA approved qualification, First Aid training in Education and care Services, Anaphylaxis management training, emergency asthma management training and food safety supervisor certificate.
- Possess the personal attributes of optimism, resilience and flexibility.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, Framework and Standards.
- Monitor and document children’s development and progress through a diverse range of methods that reflect the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework or My Time Our Place Framework.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements and agreement to undertake the role of Certified Supervisor
- Demonstrated ability to maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of Australian Early and/or Middle Childhood Education theory and practice
- High level awareness of the rights of the child.
- Ability to induct, manage performance and professionally develop educators in the workplace

**Skills and Experiences**:
**CRCS also requires all employees to**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- An industry leading salary package up to $15,900, if utilised will increase your take home pay.
- Administrative support - all enrolment paperwork, fees etc done by our administration team.
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Discount on education and care program Services
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking organisation with a friendly and supportive management team

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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