2IC/ Support Educator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job 2IC/ Support Educator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• State of the Art Early Education Centre
• Supportive Team Environment
• Ongoing Support and Professional Development

At Green Leaves Early Learning Centres, we take pride in building innovative and sustainable learning environments and practices in our state of the art, purpose built centres. Our offering is unique, and for us, it all comes down to the little things. Our team genuinely care about the learning experience of the children in each of our 18 centres throughout Australia.

Reporting to an experienced and supportive Centre Director, the 2IC/ Support Educator will play a key role on the management team of the Waverley Gardens facility. You will be committed to high-quality education and excellence in service delivery in everything you do. 

Day to day, you will:

• Support and work in partnership with the Centre Director
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children at all times
• Create positive relationships with team members, children and their families
• Use your knowledge of the Early Year's Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Approach tasks in a professional and proactive manner, using initiative and flexibility
• Use your great time management and organisational skills to ensure the centre is running like a well oiled machine
• Use your excellent written and verbal communication skills to relate and communicate well to parents, other educators, and our Support Office
• Work collaboratively with other team members on a range of projects unique to this service.

You will have:

• A Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Early Education
• Previous experience in Early Childhood settings, including strong ability in Documenting Children's Learning 
• Have a genuine interest in promoting children's learning and well-being
• A current and valid Working with Children Check 
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Completed Child Protection Training
• Be available to work Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm
   

Ideally you will also hold:

• Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of children
• The capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of development
• Fully certified qualifications in area of expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Understanding of the National Quality Standards 
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and professional development
• Willingness to learn and inspire others to continue their learning journey
• Previous experience as a 2IC/Lead Educator (desirable but not essential).

If you hold the above criteria and are excited to join an amazingly supportive and development focused team and group, we look forward to receiving your application!