Explorers Early Learning Hiring for Lead Educator Job at Greenvale Full Time

• Up to 10% above Award pay rates*
• Monthly RDO rostering for Educators
• A fun, collaborative and supportive work culture

About Explorers:

Explorers Early Learning is proud to not only be Australia owned, but locally operated by a Melbourne family, with a long and successful history in the childcare industry.

Work for a local growing family business who cares about YOU. At Explorers Early Learning, we value YOU by offering:

• 50% childcare fee discount*
• Up to 10% above Award pay rates*
• Monthly RDO rostering for Educators
• Endless professional development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible work options
• A fun, collaborative and supportive work culture

Explorers Early Learning Greenvale:

There is ample parking onsite for pick up drop off and all day staff parking.
Detailed attention has been placed on planning each indoor and outdoor space at our centre, with a focus on nature and sustainability. Our centre has been designed to stimulate children’s creativity, exploration and sense of belonging.

We would like to ensure for consistency and new families joining us that our educators are present and building those relationships with our children and families across the week. Monday to Friday availability is preferred.

How can you support us:

• Show you can establish trusting, happy relationships with children, families, and staff
• Natural passion for children, education, and development with strong knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach.
• Able to work in a team environment and be a creative and cooperative team player
• Excellent English – written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of EYLF and NQS and a commitment to excellence in early childhood to provide high-quality care and education
• Deliver quality education programs and daily routines that meet the needs and interests of each individual child

Responsibilities:

• Highly experienced, dedicated and passionate room leader for our Nursery room.
• Has confidence with programming and planning.
• Outside the box thinker.
• Innate ability to build and nurture relationships with families and local community stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and be a first port of call for your team
• Delegating tasks to ensure all the educators are having the opportunity to grow in their profession
• Demonstrate good relationships by working together

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a Diploma in Children’s Services or approved Early Childhood Qualification
• Working with Children’s Check
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Understanding of the EYLF and NQS

Explorers is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email careers@eel.com.au.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

We nurture our employee’s careers! We are passionate about building our people’s skills and experience and support the progression of our employee’s careers within our organisation.