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Lead Educator

Green Leaves Early Learning

The Role

Overview

Lead educator mentors staff, plans curriculum, ensures quality, and supports child development.

Requirements

  • child protection
  • first aid
  • leadership
  • diploma
  • blue card
  • eylf

What You Bring

-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 or CHCECE057 (or willingness to obtain before commencement) -Prior leadership experience in mentoring educators to meet high standards of curriculum and documentation -Able to work between Monday and Friday -Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation -Current Child Protection Training -Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates -The proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs through a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standards (NQS) -Current Blue Card -An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Benefits

-Generous wages + weekly pay -Access to The Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren) -Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia. -Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more!) -The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs -Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee -Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailers -The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive New Zealand Study Tour -Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere -The 10% Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government’s “Worker Retention Payment Grant” and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team members -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 -Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’ -A strong support network so that you are guided to be at your best, and where the world knows no limits, including day-to-day support from the Centre’s Educational Leader

The Company

About Green Leaves Early Learning

-Founded in Queensland, the company expanded by constructing spacious, purpose-built centres across Australia. -Each centre offers chef-led kitchens, outdoor play areas, smart-board tech, and full-service amenities. -Typical projects feature multi-level eco-conscious centres with culinary zones, water play, bike tracks, and community lounges. -Specialising in early childhood education and care, the company integrates curricular innovation with daily life skills. -A standout centre was established at a housing development in Bowden, offering chef lessons, a barista coffee lounge, and water zones.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-current queensland blue card required -current child protection training (including chcprt025, chcprt001, chcprt026, chcprt002 or chcece057 or willingness to obtain) -current anaphylaxis, asthma, cpr and first aid certificates