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Lead Educator - Preston

  • Room Leader role
  • Nursery Room, Primary Care model
  • Convenient Preston location

Niño Early Learning Adventures has an exciting opportunity for a Diploma Qualified Lead Educator to join the team at our fantastic Preston centre.

In this rewarding role you will lead the team in our Nursery room building beautiful, strong relationships with the children in your care under our primary caregiver model. This is a permanent part time role (37.5 hours per week) to be worked across 5 days each week.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

  • Building a trusting, strong and secure relationship with both the children and families in your room
  • Coach, mentor and supervise the room's educators - embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and fun.
  • Lead the implementation of our curriculum - delivering a quality education and care program for the children in the room.
  • Daily management of the classroom and routines.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA approved equivalent;
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in the role as a Lead Educator/Room Leader within a long day care setting.
  • Whilst experience in baby’s room or working in a primary care giver model would be advantageous, it is not essential.
  • Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework;
  • Current First Aid and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates;
  • Current Working with Children's Check; and
  • A passion and enthusiasm for creating educational, interesting and inviting play spaces and activities.

Why build your career with Niño Early Learning Adventures?

  • You will be joining a team of like-minded educators who share your passion for the early years journey;
  • You will be well supported with above ratio staffing, and regular professional development.
  • You will have the opportunity to train in Positive Education through our relationship with the Positive Education Institute at Geelong Grammar;
  • Opportunities for career growth across different centres;
  • Discounted Childcare for your own children in our centres;
  • Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program to help you through any personal, family or work-related concerns; Plus,
  • Above award salary reflecting your skills and experience.

At Niño Early Learning Adventures our philosophy “to be brave, creative, resilient and kind” underpins every aspect of our day. We believe talented, creative and passionate educators are essential to the health, happiness and development of the children in our centres and we are committed to our people and their well-being.

If you are passionate about early childhood education & looking for a new opportunity to develop your career we would love to hear from you. Please click on “apply” and send through your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability to this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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