Early Childhood Lead Educator

6 days ago


Bentley Park, Queensland, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Permanent part time position, 4 days per week (0.8)

  • $34.62ph - $37.78ph + Super + Salary Packaging

  • Based in Bentley Park, Cairns

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As our  Lead Early Childhood Educator, you will work in a collaborative environment alongside Early Childhood Teachers and other Early Childhood Educators to provide a responsive environment that supports children's wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships and critical reflection.

You will be an important additional support for our kindy program, which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and cultures. You will collaborate and build relationships with our team of Social Workers, Early Childhood teachers, Speech Pathologist and Child Psychologist to ensure a high standard of care is provided.

Duties

  • Form positive relationships with children that foster their social, emotional and educational development.

  • Observe how children respond to existing programming and provide feedback to senior staff to ensure the interests and needs of each child are being met.

  • Assist with the implementation of daily routines, infection control measures and maintain supplies in each room.

  • Drive our Kindy Bus in a responsible, calm and safe manner to ensure the safety of all staff and children.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

  • Salary Benefits-You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay

  • Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.

  • Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.

  • Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.

  • Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.

  • Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

  • Diploma qualification that allows you to work in Early Childhood Education with previous experience in a similar role.

  • Current unrestricted drivers license.

  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.

  • Great people skills and the ability to create strong respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.

  • Good time management and organisational skills including the ability to be flexible.

  • Experience developing a rich curriculum and up to date pedagogy.

  • Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.

If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today Contact Shelley on for any enquiries.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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