Educational Leader - Enfield

Green Leaves Group•Enfield, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Green Leaves Early Learning is seeking an Educational Leader to guide a team of educators in creating thoughtful, engaging experiences for children. The role focuses on imaginative curriculum development, supporting educators’ creativity and curiosity, and maintaining the quality of children’s daily learning experiences. The position is supported by Green Leaves’ National Learning, Research, and Development Program (NLRDP), which provides professional learning and mentoring opportunities. These include mentoring with the NLRDP Research Partner, monthly Educational Leader Think Tank meetings, access to specialist perspective partners and online resources, training in arts and documentation, and support from an Inclusion Mentoring Team. The role also offers opportunities to participate in an annual New Zealand study tour and apply for a professional learning scholarship. The position is based in Enfield, South Australia. The successful applicant must be available for rotating shifts between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Full-time or part-time arrangements are available. Green Leaves highlights a supportive and collaborative culture, ongoing development, and a range of employee perks and wellbeing supports.

Requirements

An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or above.
A current South Australian Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
Current South Australian Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain it.
A current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR, or willingness to obtain them.
National Child Safety Training, or willingness to obtain it.
A National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months, or willingness to obtain one.
Availability to work rotating shifts starting as early as 6:30 am and finishing as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

Guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and engaging experiences for children.
Develop imaginative curricula that make learning an exciting journey of discovery.
Support and inspire educators’ creativity and curiosity.
Maintain a focus on the quality of children’s daily learning experiences.
Continually evolve and improve programs and practice in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Educational Leader allowance.
Weekly pay.
Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost.
Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements.
60% off the childcare gap fee.
Ongoing career development and support through internal programs.
Supplier discount program.
Annual Wellness Week and complimentary flu shots.
Breakfast and barista-made coffee.
Access to an online Green Leaves library.
Acknowledge platform for celebrating team achievements.
Face-to-face and online mentoring with the NLRDP Research Partner.
Monthly Educational Leader Think Tank meetings.
Access to NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation.
Access to the NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on PADLET.
Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program.
Learning Leaves Documentation training.
On-call and online access to the Inclusion Mentoring Team.
Opportunity to apply for and participate in the annual New Zealand Study Tour.
Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund for professional learning and networking across Australia.