Childcare Lead Educator

**Lead Educator**
**Sparrow Early Learning Eagleby**
**Part-time Position**

**We are looking for someone who**:

- Has a true passion for Early Childhood Education & Care
- Will nurture and develop our team members so they confidently contribute to our children’s learning
- Is looking for a fun and meaningful career

**About the Role**:
As a Lead Educator you will work closely with our Leadership Team and lead your team to create and deliver educational programs and practices that supports children’s learning and development. You will build relationships with our children, their families and your team of educators

Sparrow Early Learning Eagleby is a loving, warm environment where children can feel safe, secure and supported during their time with us. We acknowledge each child is unique and let all children learn and develop at their own pace. We maintain strong committed partnerships and networks within our local community

**What you’ll need**:

- **Certificate III or Diploma** in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Minimum 1 years experience in a current Lead Educator role
- Experience with children 0-2 years of age.
- Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards,
- Current QLD Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

**The Sparrow Benefits**:

- **Financial Satisfaction**: We pay above Award rate.
- **Generous incentives**: Up to 95% Childcare Discount for all staff*, Paid Birthday leave*, access to rewarding Referral Programs.
- **Continuous Learning**: We’ re here to help you thrive. Your satisfaction and progression is our priority. Expand your knowledge at any time through The Learning Studio, our online learning platform.
- **Recognition**: We reward for outstanding efforts with our monthly National and Service based recognition programs
- **Support**: You’ll received support from within the Service as well as from the state leadership team and the National Support Office.
- **Culture**: We are more than a workplace. When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a warm and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued and finds joy in coming to work each day.

At Sparrow Early Learning we are a professional early childhood education 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, rituals, and experiences.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $28.64 - $32.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Eagleby, QLD 4207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person