The Lead Educator will report directly to the Centre Director of the applicable Early Childhood Education Service. They will be responsible for the daily implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and program in the designated educational space of the relevant Early Childhood Service. The Lead Educator will work in accordance with YWCA Canberra’s policies and procedures, National Quality Standards, YWCA Canberra Enterprise Agreement and any other relevant Regulatory and/or funding bodies.

Responsibilities of this role include autonomous curriculum management, professional relationships and networking with all stakeholders, compliance, and regulatory responsibilities (with regards to documentation of children’s learning), personal and professional development and general administration and reporting duties. 

Responsibilities

• Autonomous management of the curriculum for children, staff resources and daily routines within an age appropriate educational room within the early childhood education centre. 
• Record management and documentation of curriculum and children’s learning.
• Editing and uploading the relevant pieces of educational documentation, ensuring that they meet the philosophy, mission and goals of the organisation and service.
• Supervision of educators and assistance where necessary.
• Training and mentoring of educators where necessary.
• Providing formal and informal high-level written communication to all key stakeholders.
• Representation of YWCA Canberra Early Childhood Services at events as directed by the Centre Director or Senior Early Childhood Services Manager                                                                                                                                                                                           
• Support the professional development of educators.
• Maintain professional relationships and networking with appropriate internal and external stakeholders relevant to this process.
• Maintain and support a positive work environment
• Ensure the maintenance of all Educator’s awareness of current sector developments.
• Liaise with government and community organisations as required.
• Develop and maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with families. 
• Challenge current practices of Educators in order to support and implement the progressive philosophy that is the goal of the YWCA Canberra Early Childhood Services team

Selection Criteria

Diploma in Children’s Services (Qualified)

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood developmental theories, particularly socio-cultural theories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behaviour guidance strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams of Educators.
• Demonstrated experience working as an Educator in an Early Childhood service.
• A solid understanding of the NQS and NQF and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and overseeing holistic curriculums.
• A good working understanding of Microsoft Office and other software/programs

General Conditions of Employment

• YWCA Canberra Enterprise Agreement 2023-2027
• Appointment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People check and/or NSW Working with Children check at own cost
• Appointment is subject to providing a Police Check valid within the last 3 months
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory working rights in Australia
• All YWCA Canberra policies and procedures will apply
• Subject to a 6-month probation period