Join our fantastic Flagstone team as a Lead Educator, where you’ll shape young minds, foster a nurturing environment, and support a team of educators committed to excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused workplace, this role is perfect for you!

Why Edge? We Offer Cutting-Edge Benefits:

• Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off to celebrate you!
• Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: available for permanent team members.
• Referral Bonus Scheme: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team.
• Salary Sacrificing: our provider is Maxxia
• Competitive Above Award rates & Benefits Package: Including salary sacrificing, private health, and financial wellbeing support.
• Uniform Allowance: Receive a full uniform set and annual top-ups.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider.
• Employee Peer Recognition Program: Edge Excellence Awards.
• Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities.

About the Role:

As a Lead Educator, you’ll work alongside the Centre Director and Educational Leader to design and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences for children. You will:

• Lead and Mentor: Guide and support educators, promoting professional growth and high standards of care.
• Implement Programs: Develop and evaluate specialized programs that support each child’s unique needs and interests.
• Create a Safe Space: Maintain a safe, hygienic, and engaging environment for children and team members, in line with OHS and Duty of Care standards.
• Build Connections: Cultivate warm relationships with children, families, and colleagues, ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging.
• Document Learning: Keep accurate records of each child’s progress and development, aligning with centre policies and national regulations.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• An Early Childhood Qualification recognized at a Children’s Services Employee Level 4 or higher.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management certifications.
• Substantial professional experience and strong administrative skills, with a knack for time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with children and adults.
• Proven leadership skills and high self-motivation.

Be part of a centre that values community, creativity, and making learning exciting. At our centre, we believe in fostering a love for learning by empowering both children and educators to explore their full potential.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Edge Early Learning family!

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.