Lead Educator

518526
- BAYSWATER NORTH, VIC, 3153
- Educational Leader
- Lead Educator
- Permanent Full time

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**Our Opportunity**

Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their development? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Lead Educator to join our team.

As a Lead Educator, you will be responsible for supporting with creating and implementing engaging play-based learning activities for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. You will provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child. We are offering a **Lead Educator/Educational Leader role**, the combined role means you will receive additional allowance of $18.67 per day. This is in our Toddler/Junior Kinder room.

**Your role**
- Support in the planning and deliver of age-appropriate activities, including art, music, movement, and outdoor play
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes teamwork and respect for diversity
- Observe and assess the development and progress of each child, and communicate with parents and colleagues about individual needs and achievements
- Maintain a clean and organised room, including managing materials and supplies
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times, following all policies and procedures
- **Key Educational Leader Responsibilities**:

- Have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, My Time Our Place or any other approved framework.
- Guide other educators in planning and reflection
- Mentor colleagues in implementation practices
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Responsibilities
- What strategies are needed to improve the educational program in the approved service
- At capacity our centre caters for up to 51 children with operating hours from 6:30am to 6:00pm. Located in Bayswater North and close to Heathmont, Kilsyth South, Boronia and Ringwood East in Melbourne.

For more information and photos, please visit our centre's website: Community Kids Bayswater

**Our Benefits**

With over 430 early learning centres nationwide, G8 Education has the resources to reward your dedication with generous benefits and opportunities to grow.
- **10% Above Award wages with a recent increase**:

- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre
- Opportunities to advance your career within G8’s network of 400+ centres
- Access to G8’s Online learning platform Wonder.LAB with more than 70 hours of professional development
- Counselling for team members and their families through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exclusive access to G8's benefits platform, with access to 600+ retailers
- Uniforms provided
- Access to health and wellness programs

**Our Requirements**
- Hold a minimum ACECQA approved Diploma Qualification in Children’s Services
- An understanding of both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Proven sector experience within an Early childhood service (working with children 0-5 years)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A current Working with Children Check
- First Aid certificate
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment_._