Lead Educator

About the role

As a Diploma Room Leader, you are expected to be an active member and mentor of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes developing strong relationships with children at the service, developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, implementing and upholding the policies and associated procedures and practices of the organisation, and working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the service's operations and service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care

• Work in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and applicable regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care

• Implement and uphold the service's philosophy while undertaking all duties

• Facilitate the implementation of contemporary, research-based practices at the service

• Keep up to date with relevant theoretical practices and apply where directed

• Maintain and uphold Workplace Health and Safety

• Maintain and uphold privacy and confidentiality

• Provide ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation

• Provide ongoing support and assistance to the Director and Approved Provider/Management Committee

• Undertake other duties requested by the Director

About you

• Diploma in Children's Services

• Child Protection Qualification

• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training

• Clear Working with Children Check

• Geccko training

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards