Join Our Team as a Lead Educator at the Brand-New Springvale South Centre!
Are you passionate about education and ready to lead with enthusiasm and vision? Our brand-new Springvale South Centre is opening soon, and we’re on the lookout for dedicated and dynamic Lead Educator’s to join our team!
At Springvale South, we believe in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering environment where educators and children thrive together. As one of our Lead Educator’s, you’ll play a pivotal role in nurturing growth and excellence, fostering a space where everyone can shine. Our commitment is to provide high-quality early childhood education that supports each child’s unique developmental journey through play-based, child-centered learning. We believe in fostering a supportive community that engages families and empowers educators.
Village Early Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care and are committed to raising awareness about the importance of child safety in our organisation and our communities, which is essential for promoting healthy and safe learning environments for children.
We are seeking passionate and experienced lead educators to join our team.
Curriculum Development: Create and deliver engaging programs and experiences tailored to the developmental needs and interests of children in line with the EYLF.
Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and learning.
Programming and Planning: Documenting children’s learning and development in line with the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
Family Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with families through effective communication.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and centre management to ensure a harmonious, collaborative work environment and contribute to the overall success of the centre.
Health and Safety: Ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with relevant regulations, National Quality Framework and Village Early Education’s policies.
- Education: Diploma level qualification in Education and Care
- Working with Children's Check: Employee status
- Experience: Desirable 1 year experience in a lead educator role.
- Skills: Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in early childhood. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Attributes: Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for fostering young children’s growth and development
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Emergency Asthma management training, valid Working with Children Check or VIT, and accredited Child Protection Training.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a Nominated Supervisor position or 5 years in a leadership role in early childhood services. Strong understanding of Child Care Subsidy (CCS), KIMs (Kindergarten Compliance), and compliance software is essential.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage staff, and implement high-quality curriculum. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, occupancy, and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in managing parent relationships, handling complaints, and leading staff.
- A unique management structure – with a more hands-on, collaborative, and mentorship-driven management structure, we are setting Village Early Education apart from other early education organisations.
- Professional development and career growth in a nurturing environment.
- Childcare discounts for your own children.
- Attractive remuneration package with scope for future growth.
- Uniform provided
- Villager of the Month – recognition and celebration of achievements and contributions
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Village Early Education, we believe that together, growth is limitless. If you are committed to creating inspiring educational experiences and fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation, we want to hear from you!
How many years' experience do you have as an Educational Leader?
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Do you have professional child care experience?
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Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
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How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
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Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
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