Our beautiful brand-new Nido Lakelands East service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Educator to join our team. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and are passionate about delivering contemporary educational practices for our children, educators, and families.

As a Lead Educator in our nest, you will lead and develop the curriculum whilst actively encouraging children’s learning and development to support their strong sense of identity. You will receive dedicated support from the Early Childhood Teacher and Leadership team. This collaborative approach ensures that we all work together to deliver excellent educational practices to our children while creating an environment where you will rise and flourish. 

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

• Caters for children from 6 weeks to five years old across 5 rooms and 2 large outdoor play areas along with a breakout area for collaborative experiences.
• Walking distance to the local bus stop for easy commute to and from work
• Opening hours 6:30am-6:30pm
• On site parking available
• Utilise the Story Park platform, enriching our communication with families about their child's development and fostering a sense of active participation.

BENEFITS:

• New service, opening soon!
• Above award rates of pay on offer including the 10% workers retention payment
• Childcare discount for your own children
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Telus Health
• Continuous learning and professional development through online learning platform
• Staff birthday celebrations within the service
• Team building events + paid staff meetings
• Free flu shot available (optional)
• Access to ECA Learning Modules – gift of learning
• Discounted Bupa Membership

ABOUT YOU:

• Hold Diploma in Early Childhood or working towards Diploma (essential for this role)
• Thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning programs
• In-depth experience working in a childcare service 
• Be confident in collaborating with parents and caregivers to support each child's individual needs and interests
• Have strong communication and time-management skills 
• A valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested or would like to find out more, CLICK APPLY NOW!

Call in to the service and say “Hi” or contact the service on Lakelandseast@nido.edu.au

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants