Lead Educator

24 hours ago

Forest Lake, Australia Uniting Church in Australia Queensland Synod Full time

Lead the delivery of the educational learning experiences in your room through a quality play-based early childhood education program within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and/or Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

Plan and implement programs based on knowledge of the child, children, EYLF, QKLG and National Quality Framework (NQF) in preparation for the children’s first year of formal schooling.

Effectively lead and manage the room and resources to maximize and maintain an effective, engaging, safe and aesthetic learning environment.

Work collaboratively and respectfully with fellow educators to support each other’s professional development and to utilise a variety of teaching strategies including intentional teaching, reflective practice and continuous improvement that provides quality education and care of children.

Develop and maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, frameworks, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the service meets all compliance obligations.

Exemplify personal drive and integrity, taking personal responsibility for meeting objectives, showing initiative and committing energy to achieving goals, showing resilience and professional conduct under pressure and scrutiny.

Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with families and children, supporting meaningful parent participation, maintaining professional boundaries.

Support commitment to inclusion and access to a quality early childhood education program for all children and families, treating all children with dignity and respect.

Positively guide children’s behavior and encourage children to interact with others with care, empathy, kindness and respect.

Undertake and fulfill the duties of a responsible person, in day-to-day charge of the service as per the National Regulations (in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor), where required.

Model the values of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod in day-to-day work including in interactions with managers, educators, children, families, clients and stakeholders.

Identify and develop strategies to provide internal and external client focused customer service including identifying improvements to policy, process and the work environment.

Maintain thorough knowledge of relevant Child Protection Law matters applicable to the jurisdiction and proactively respond to child protection matters.

Work within the Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod and the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety and other relevant legislation, including reporting hazards/incidents, support for injured workers and full participation in return to work plans.

Support and promote change initiatives within the centre.

Undertake other duties as and when directed within the scope of the role and the capabilities of the incumbent.

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