Lead Educator

Located in Wanneroo Western Australia 30 minutes north of Perth, CBD, you will find our Child Care Centre with opening hours between from 6:30am to 6pm Monday to
Friday.

Sparrow Early Learning East Wanneroo is a professional early childhood educational team dedicated to creating quality, child-led learning programs where children feel valued and safe. Our guiding principles are to Inspire, Nurture and Grow. We adopt a holistic approach to children’s learning through our Reggio Emilia inspired environments, our rituals, and experiences.

**The opportunity**
The lead educator we seek holds a Passion for early childhood education that will be matched by your reflective nature, analytical skills, sense of curiosity and fun. We place great importance on the role of our Lead Educators, you will be a key driver in establishing constructive and robust relationships with our families, your peers, and the wider community. You will join our Child Care Centre on a full time (38 hours per week) and permanent basis. This will be a senior position where you will report and assist the manager in all aspects of the Centre taking care of our children.

**What we offer**
- Great work environment with an excellent work/life balance
- Job security
- Opportunity for growth in a well-established venue.
- Up to 95% Childcare Discount
- Reward and recognition program

**Main duties**
- Sound understanding of the National Quality Standard and National

Framework.
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Awareness of current issues in children’s services.
- Demonstrated ability to work in partnerships with families.
- Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children.
- Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safety issues relating to children and staff.
- Provide ongoing support and assistance to the Nominated Supervisor/

Service Manager in all areas of administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, and any other areas as the need arises.
- Support the successful implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan and the National Quality Standard.
- Ensure the Nominated Supervisor/ Service Manager is informed of any problem arising which would affect the children or the smooth running of the service.
- Any other duties, within the scope of the position, as specified by the

Nominated Supervisor/ Service Manager.
- Support the Service’s programming promoting commitment to continual improvement to the quality of care provided within each room.
- Follow housekeeping practices, which ensure that equipment is maintained at an optimal level, and the Service is kept clean and tidy.
- Assist in the completion of the daily, weekly and monthly duties (cleaning, maintenance etc.) to ensure a safe, clean and hygienic environment that is welcoming to all.
- Assist in providing an environment that is safe, interesting and appealing.
- Always act within the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood

Australia Inc.)
- Facilitate the successful implementation of the Quality Improvement and

Rating and Assessment.

**Skills & Experience**
- Relevant diploma and at least 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- CPR including Anaphylaxis and Asthma
- Acceptance from Working with Children Check
- Highly organised and able to plan ahead
- Must be available to work hard
- Passion for Children
- Professional Work Ethics
- Mentoring and developing junior staff
- Reliable

This is a great opportunity to further develop your career in a quality service, renowned for its commitment to families and the local community.

If you are excited about our vision and values and dedicated to preparing children for lifelong learning, then this is the role for you. APPLY NOW

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

**Salary**: $59,387.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wanneroo, WA 6065: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Diploma: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)