Educator Range 2

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Early Childhood Educator - Range 2

**Occupation**:Early childhood

**Location**:Hume - Greater Shepparton

**Reference**:1490508

**Location Profile**:
**Early Childhood Room Leader (Diploma qualified) - Multiple roles available at Early Learning Victoria Numurkah (interim name)**

**Salary band -$73,078 - $75,417**

**A relocation incentive of up to $10,000 will be available for those who relocate more than 100km from their current place of residence to take up this role.**

**Join Early Learning Victoria now for a start date of 10 December 2025 and you may be eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $4,000.**
- Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Numurkah Primary School. Opening in 2026, this 102-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.
- Early Learning Victoria centres will operate with a rotating roster to provide flexibility across the workday whilst maximising the continuity of care for children and families. Dependant on centre needs, staff may have the flexibility to work compressed hours in a flexible arrangement. A comprehensive range of professional development and training opportunities is also on offer for staff to support their career growth and development. Each year staff are eligible for two paid professional development days.

**Role Purpose**:

- The Early Childhood Room Leader will lead the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice, which is aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations. The role will be responsible for leading the planning and programming in consultation with other educators to uphold the centre's educational program and philosophy, ensuring practices are in line with national standards and regulations. The Room Leader collaborates with the management team to role model pedagogical practices aligned with the educational philosophy, foster a positive work culture by mentoring educators, as well as playing a key role in engaging with families to nurture a supportive environment.

**Capabilities**:
**High Quality Practice -** Coordinates an environment where children can flourish and thrive, supported by evidence-informed, pedagogy and practice that upholds all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria. Delegates tasks to team members which are consistent with qualifications to manage workload efficiently. Demonstrates regular reflective practice strategies and provides constructive feedback to staff to support professional development improvements.

**Compliance and Child Safety -** Has a high-level understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures. Ensures these are embedded in centre practices and are adhered to by team members.

**Educational Delivery -**Develops plans, delivers and coordinates integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child. Encourages reflective practice with all members of the team to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children's learning and development. Completes documentation in relation to children's learning in line with organisational philosophy and evaluates the impact of teaching practices on children's learning. Plays an active role in providing clear communication with families regarding their child's development.

**Communication -** Utilises effective communication skills to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment. Motivates staff and provides encouragement, promoting a positive learning culture. Has ability to model respectful relationships with children, staff and families.

**Personal Attributes -**Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Operates well in a flexible and changing environment and manages workload efficiently to meet the centre's needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks guidance and direction from senior colleagues when unsure.
- Working Collaboratively - Supports a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds effective relationships with stakeholders and the community to maximise impact of the centre.