Lead Educator

Additional Benefits for this specific vacancy:

• Sign-up Bonus to a total of $2,000 (will be paid in two instalments – 50% at 3 months and the other 50% at 6 months).

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Educator, where you'll play a key role in guiding children's learning and development through engaging, play-based programs. As a passionate leader, you’ll mentor and support your fellow educators, foster a positive learning environment, and build strong relationships with families. Bring your creativity, experience, and leadership skills to help shape the future of young learners in a nurturing and innovative setting.

Our enquiry-based approach encourages children to ask questions, explore new interests, and develop a love of learning through play-based experiences. This method is instrumental in enhancing problem-solving and communication skills, building confidence, and fostering strong peer relationships as children progress into our Kindergarten program and beyond.

Perks and Benefits:

• Birthday Leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday – celebrate you!
• Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: Exclusive for permanent team members.
• Referral Bonus Scheme: Earn bonuses by helping us grow our amazing team.
• Salary Sacrificing Options with Maxxia.
• Competitive Salary Package with private health and financial well-being support.
• Uniform Allowance: Start with a complete set and receive annual top-ups.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider.
• Edgy Awards: Recognize and celebrate exceptional peer achievements.
• Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
• Professional Development & Training: Ongoing opportunities for growth.

Are You Our Next Edge Lead Educator?

As a Lead Educator, you will:

• Lead and Mentor: Guide a team of educators within a room, focusing on individual development and mentoring to ensure the highest standards of care and supervision.
• Collaborate: Work seamlessly with fellow educators to develop and implement inspirational educational programs.
• Create: Foster a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment.
• Develop: Nurture our team members, empowering them to confidently contribute to our children’s learning journeys.
• Connect: Build trusting and honest relationships with children, families, colleagues, management, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with EYLF and NQS standards, aiming to exceed expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID004) Certificate
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Prior experience as a Lead Educator is essential.

If you have the drive and passion to become an industry leader in a cutting-edge working environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey at Edge Early Learning!

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.

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