Lead Educator

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Educator, where you’ll shape young minds, foster a nurturing environment, and support a team of educators committed to excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused workplace, this role is perfect for you

**Why Edge? We Offer Cutting-Edge Benefits**:

- Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off to celebrate you For permanent team members.
- Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: available for permanent team members.
- Referral Bonus Scheme: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team.
- Salary Sacrificing: our provider is Maxxia
- Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: Including salary sacrificing, private health, and financial wellbeing support.
- Uniform Allowance: Receive a full uniform set and annual top-ups.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider.
- Employee Peer Recognition Program: Edge Excellence Awards
- Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
- Professional Development & Training Opportunities.

**About the Role**:
As a Lead Educator, you’ll work alongside the Centre Director and Educational Leader to design and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences for children. You will:

- Lead and Mentor: Guide and support educators, promoting professional growth and high standards of care.
- Implement Programs: Develop and evaluate specialized programs that support each child’s unique needs and interests.
- Create a Safe Space: Maintain a safe, hygienic, and engaging environment for children and team members, in line with OHS and Duty of Care standards.
- Build Connections: Cultivate warm relationships with children, families, and colleagues, ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging.
- Document Learning: Keep accurate records of each child’s progress and development, aligning with centre policies and national regulations.

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**:

- An Early Childhood Qualification recognized at a Children’s Services Employee Level 4 or higher.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management certifications.
- Substantial professional experience and strong administrative skills, with a knack for time management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with children and adults.
- Proven leadership skills and high self-motivation.

At Edge Early Learning, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we’re dedicated to providing a barrier-free recruitment process.

**Budget & Compensation,**please confirm one of the following options**:

- Standard Edge Rate for classification (4% above Award) = $
- Up to 3% Edge Standard rate (AM approval required) = approved amount $
- More than 3% over Edge Standard rate (COO approval required) = approved amount $- You will need to provide a reason as to why we are offering a wage above the Standard Edge Rate:
**Additional Requirements**:
Hiring Managers, this is where you can let the recruiter know of anything else which you are looking for e.g.
- E.g. at least 2 years experience, Main ECT - TOIL to be offered etc.
- Any other advertising platforms to advertise on
- Standout sentence about **Why we want to work at your centre