Lead Educator

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Growing Team at Our Little Scholars Ashmore Campus!

Little Scholars School of Early Learning is a home from home, family orientated, early education campus with a focus on creating a successful future for all our children, educators and families. Situated in the heart of Ashmore, we have a beautiful & well-resourced environment that cares for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Role Requirements

The opportunities have become available for a Lead Educator to join our dynamic team in our Nursery studio. The successful candidates will need:

• a Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• a current and valid Working with Children Check
• a Current First Aid CPR and emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• experience with the NQF, NQS, & a sound knowledge of the EYLF
• an ability to interpret curriculum documents
• effective oral and written communication skills

Key Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the development and implementation of a kindergarten or studio program.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Delivery of a high quality, inclusive, educational program.
• Participate in professional and personal development.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the vision, mission and values.

Our service supports the Statement of Shared Commitment

• Every Interaction counts.
• Every child in our service has the right to feel safe culturally, emotionally and physically.
• We recognise the critical role of early childhood educators, including teachers, in creating inclusive, culturally safe and nurturing environments filled with positive interactions that support children’s social and emotional development, stimulate learning, and allow children a sense of belonging.
• Please only apply if you share this commitment to ensure that every child attending our service feels safe, secure and self-confident.

What's in it for you?

In return for your commitment to our ECEC community we will offer you:

• Above award rates for the right candidate
• Wage Retention Grant approved
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing career support
• Fully funded professional development support
• Fully funded First Aid & CPR
• Up to 90% discount on childcare gap fee
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Program
• A generous resource and equipment budget with IT equipment in your studio.

How to apply

If you are looking to be part of a beautiful environment & caring community that provides all the little extras that make a difference to your working day, send through your cover letter & resume to explore the possibilities waiting for you.