Non-Contact Role (part of leadership team)

Above award wages - with sign on bonus $$$$

Supportive Leadership Structure to set you up for success

The Opportunity

Have you been looking for a Company who takes the role of Educational Leader seriously? Are you ready to join a team that honours and values their Educational Leaders? Are you passionate about children’s learning and leading teams on their curriculum journey? Are you interested in teaming up with a high quality Early Education Group that will value and support you as you progress through your career? Would you like to support authentic community connections? If so, this is the role for you!

We are excited to announce an opening within one of our amazing services for the highly sought after role of Educational Leader.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and inspiring Early Childhood Educator to take on the Educational Leader role at Sesame Lane.

We value our Educational Leaders and understand how necessary it is to have time with Educators as they program, time on the floor supporting and guiding, time to complete your own paperwork as well as time and opportunities to develop your leadership and mentoring skills. For this reason, our Educational Leaders are not assigned to one room and only support in ratio as required. This role forms part of the services Leadership Team and you will work collaboratively with the Service Manager to achieve exceptional learning outcomes for children and educators. Our Educational Leaders are also supported by an Educational Mentor and Area Manager.

This is a highly sort after position and you will receive a high level of support and training in the Educational Leader.

Be who you are. Love what you do.

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, you belong at Sesame Lane. We are one team, and we have one dream; to make a positive difference in people’s lives (and have a lot of fun along the way!)

When you join our team, you become a part of something bigger. As part of our team, you’ll be inspired, you’ll learn and you’ll grow. It’s more than a job, it’s about making a positive difference in everything we do. Are you ready for the challenge?

The Sesame Lane Difference

At Sesame Lane, our Values are the core of our business, our name itself is a fun acronym for our values:

S – Smiling is contagious

E – Excellent customer care

S – Safety is our priority

A – Attitude is everything

M – Make someone’s day

E – Empathy; we care enough to show it

The Benefits of working with Sesame Lane

We understand that everyone is unique and you need to feel as though you belong and are valued. By joining the Sesame Lane team you have opportunities to collaboratively work with an experienced team of Leaders and Educators. Here are just some of the other benefits of becoming a Sesame Lane team member:

• Collaborate with our experienced and passionate Curriculum Mentors to implement world class learning
• Career advancement opportunities across our growing network
• Community Support programs
• Regular network meetings with other Educational Leaders along with the Educational Mentor.
• Access to Laneways! Our incredible employee rewards and recognition program!
• Dedicated Educational Mentor that will support you in your learning and mentoring journey.
• Digital programming platform – StoryPark
• Supportive management structure
• Access to paid professional development opportunities including; Training and Development program - Leadership development, curriculum training, annual conference, monthly meetings,
• Paid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Manual Handling training
• Employee referral program – Earn up to $1,000
• Amazing child care discount for the children of our team members
• Access to employee well-being and sustainability scheme - Annual flu shot and Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided
• Attractive above award remuneration package with scope for future growth for the right candidate
• Full time or Part time depending on your needs

As the Educational Leader you will

• Inspire, motivate, guide and support Educators to progress the Service's excellence in practice in partnership with the Leadership team.
• Support Educators to assess each child’s learning and development in relation to the approved learning framework and other contemporary theories.
• Support educator’s to critically reflect on each child’s learning and development and on their own pedagogy as part of everyday practice.
• Provide guidance and support to the service for Assessment and Rating and prepare employees for Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plans.
• Assist and develop clear goals for our employees regarding the efficiency of the business and the educational program.
• Ensure that the service complies with best practices, including curriculum development, staff professional development, administrative procedures and cooperating with families and the community.
• Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day operations.
• Create a balance with well above the required non-contact time to complete your role.

Your skills and qualifications should include:

• A Growth Mindset,
• A love of learning,
• Ability in developing and maintaining positive relationships with children families and colleagues,
• Suitable qualifications for the role, Hold a Diploma or higher and/or (ACECQA assessed qualifications). Candidates with Bachelor qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and the QKLG,
• Excellent leadership and communication skills,
• Current Working With Children's Check - Blue Card,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sense of fun and willingness to think outside the box.
• An ability to support online learning journey tools (eg StoryPark).
• Passion for implementing sustainable practices.
• Applicants that have full permanent working rights in Australia should apply. Will consider sponsorship arrangements.

Are you ready to become part of our passionate team? If so, then we are ready for you! Please apply via seek or send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

We understand the application process can be challenging and thank you for the time you have made in applying. Please note due to the high level of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.