Lead Educator

Children First Gympie is committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators, leaders, and team members share the responsibility for ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.

With a focus on nurturing creativity, fostering curiosity, and building strong foundations for lifelong learning, we're the first choice for parents who want their children to thrive.

We are on the lookout for an experienced Lead Educator to join our growing team and lead our Pre Kindy room to success!

What we can offer you:

• Above award wages, recognising your experience and knowledge!

• Receive the Workers Retention Payment on top of your base rate!

• Wages paid weekly!

• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees for eligible staff!

• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

• Free annual child protection training.

• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!

• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.

• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.

• Paid Professional development, upskilling, and training programs.

• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

About your new role:

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

A little about you:

• A Diploma qualification (or studying towards) in Children’s Services as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Blue Card, approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• A sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.
• Prior experience and confidence in leading a classroom setting and writing educational programs.
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to confidently guide and mentor your peers.

How to apply!
This exciting opportunity won't last long! Apply Today to embark on a journey that rewards your excellence! Or please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

In the subject line of your email please state: Lead Educator – Gympie