Lead Educator

Green Leaves Group•Mount Pleasant, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Transform learning into an exciting journey while you guide and mentor a team of Educators to greatness! At Green Leaves Early Learning, our unique National Learning, Research, and Development (NLRDP) program is our commitment to supporting our team members personally and professionally. As a Lead Educator, you will be provided with learning and development opportunities, including: Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation. Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’. Access to The Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren). Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner. On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team, led by Robyn Papworth. The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive New Zealand Study Tour. Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia. With your strong focus on the ‘Image of the Child’, collaboration is key to creating a setting that ignites creativity and curiosity amongst the children, reflective of your well-resourced, well-planned environment. In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks: A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently. Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee. Weekly pays + The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost. A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre’s Educational Leader. The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs. Exclusive access to our supplier discount program. From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round. Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us! Access to our online Green Leaves library. Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support.

Requirements

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Current QLD Blue Card
Current QLD Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
Additional Child Protection Training, in line with section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Queensland Government. Completion of 1 of the following courses will ensure compliance; CHCPRT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCPRT002, CHCECE057 or GECCKO Training (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
Must be available to work rotating shifts that may start as early as 6:30 am and finish as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Nice To Haves

Experiences working with children with disabilities
Experiences working with children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Experiences with Aboriginal children and communities

Responsibilities

Guide and mentor a team of Educators.
Create a setting that ignites creativity and curiosity amongst the children.
Ensure a well-resourced, well-planned environment.
Provide daily guidance from the Centre’s Educational Leader.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities
Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation
Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’
Access to The Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program
Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training
On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team
Opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive New Zealand Study Tour
Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund
Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
Weekly pays + The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost
Ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
Annual Wellness Week
Complimentary flu shots
Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee
Access to our online Green Leaves library