Lead Educator

**The Opportunity**

Come and join our Child Care Service on a full-time basis (38 hours per week).

We are a 3-room service catering for 53 children per day - this includes a small number of before and after school places. This will be a senior position where you will be part of a team, who pride themselves in offering a boutique type service to our families. You will report to and assist the manager in aspects of the service while 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.
- Opportunity to be part of the service leadership team

**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 curriculum development and documentation, parent and community liaison, 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 in childcare 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
- Professional Work Ethics
- Mentoring and developing junior staff

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 would like to be part of an organisation that is focused and committed to quality and excellence then this is the role you have been searching for.

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

**Salary**: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)