About the Role

Passionate and dedicated Child Care Lead Educator positions are now available at our newly acquired centre in Boronia Heights. The candidate must have at least 1 year of experience as a lead educator, child care group leader, or closely related roles; willing to supervise programs among children at different stages; and develop strong relationships with children, families, and other staff.

With renovations already begun in our centre which includes a full centre repaint, brand new resources and a major an outdoor playscape overhaul, we are excited to make a positive impact on the Boronia Heights community. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something special as we move toward becoming change makers of the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and support educators to deliver inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate programs.
• Study policies and procedures to maintain quality services of the Penguin Early Education.
• Ensure proper, accurate, and transparent documentation of children’s learning are met and is visible and accessible to families.
• Enforce confidentiality on children’s records and information.
• Create a friendly and secure learning environment.
• Support and coach the implementation of the National Quality Framework including the Early Years Learning Framework.
• When possible, strictly respond immediately to accidents and unexpected circumstances. Ensure to maintain records accurately. 
• Maintain healthy and professional relationship with families and the community for the children’s wellbeing.
• Practice of high level of health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a lead educator, child care group leader, or related roles with flexible play spaces.
• Work with children check.
• Must hold the appropriate qualifications prescribed by National Qualiy Framework.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card, First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
• Possess a genuine desire and respect for early childhood education.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team to provide high quality care for children.
• Possess excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Must show a clear understanding of all relevant learning frameworks including Early Years Learning Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, and the National Quality Framework.

Desirable Criteria: 

• A genuine passion or interest in inquiry based curriculum framework.
• Experience using OWNA software is advantageous but not essential
• Experience using Microsoft 365 software is advantageous but not essential

So what are you waiting for? If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been seeking then we want to hear from you. To join our team, please email a resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria as well as a picture of something that inspires you to [email protected] and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

For more information on Penguin Early Education, please visit our website - Penguin Early Education. Due to the high number of applicants, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.