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Early Childhood Lead Educator

  • Alphington VIC
  • Education & Training, Teaching - Early Childhood
  • Senior / Experienced
  • Alphington VIC
  • Education & Training, Teaching - Early Childhood
  • Senior / Experienced
  • 0 people applied for this job
  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • Posted on: May 30
  • Deadline: June 26
  • $76000 – $80000 Yearly

Perks & Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Mental health support
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Rostered days off (RDOs)
  • Training & development programs
  • Volunteer leave

Job Description

Smart Start Early Learning and Development Centre is a privately-owned high quality early learning service that values respect, integrity and professionalism. The service is steeped with individuality and beautiful yard spaces.

Benefits

  • Award and agreed rates dependent on candidates experience and qualifications.
  • Supportive and flexible working environment
  • Rotating fortnightly rosters
  • Employee Access Program
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Community network opportunities
  • Full time employment opportunities with optional monthly rostered day off

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support educators to deliver high-quality education and care practices.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.

• Guide educators in observations, documentation, curriculum planning, and reflective practice.

• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider community.

• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development through positive interactions and role modelling.

• Oversee daily room operations, routines, and learning environments to ensure safety, inclusion, and quality outcomes.

• Promote and uphold Child Safe Standards and ensure children’s wellbeing remains a priority.

• Lead room discussions, contribute to service goals, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the induction, mentoring, and professional growth of educators within the team.

• Monitor children’s learning and development and ensure documentation requirements are met.

• Maintain health, hygiene, supervision, and risk management practices within the room.

• Work collaboratively with leadership to support service operations, family engagement, and team effectiveness.

• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skill & Experience

  • Available for full-time work between 6:30am and 6:30pm
  • Minimum 1 years of experience in a lead position in an Early Childhood Education and Care environment (2 years or more preferred)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (completed or more than 50% completed)
  • Current Employee Working with Children Check
  • Current Level 2 First Aid, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis management
  • Mandatory Reporting and Child Protection Training (completed)
  • Child Safety Training (completed)
  • Food Safety Certification (current)
  • Food Allergy Awareness Certification (current)

Job Location

Smart Start Early Learning and Development Centre

Founded since:

2012

Industry:

Education & Training, Teaching - Early Childhood

Location:

18-24 Grange Road, Alphington 3078

Jobs:

1 open position

Application ends: June 26

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