Lead Educator
Play and Learn
Posted 16 days ago
Join Our Team as a Junior Kindy Lead Educator
Are you an experienced and passionate early childhood educator looking for a meaningful role in a supportive environment? Thornlands Play and Learn, a well-established early learning centre in the Thornlands community, is seeking a Junior Kindy Lead Educator to join our dedicated team.
This part-time role focuses on leading engaging, play-based learning experiences for children aged 2 to 3 years in our Junior Kindy program. You will also provide support across other age groups when needed.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Planning and delivering high-quality, play-based educational programs tailored to each child's interests and developmental stage
Creating a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth
Observing and documenting children’s learning progress and sharing meaningful updates with families
Working collaboratively with a passionate team to ensure consistency in educational practices and philosophies
Maintaining accurate records and upholding all centre policies and regulatory requirements
Actively participating in professional learning to enhance your practice and contribute to our centre's continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For:
A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
Availability between 6:15am – 6:15pm, Monday to Friday (part-time hours within that window)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families and colleagues
A solid understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a commitment to child-led, play-based learning
Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management
A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer:
A supportive, close-knit team that values your contribution and growth
Competitive salary and access to discounted childcare for your own children
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A commitment to work-life balance and educator wellbeing
A nurturing workplace that prioritises collaboration, inclusion and respect
About Us:
Thornlands Play and Learn is a privately owned, accredited early learning centre operating 51 weeks a year (closed for Christmas). With a strong reputation in the local community, we provide high-quality education and care that supports children to become confident, capable, and curious learners. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for every child and family.
About Play and Learn
At Play To Learn we want to capture the essence of childhood by providing the ingredients for children’s growth and development. Play is one of the most important needs a child has. We have carefully chosen resources to reflect our belief that a child plays to learn. Our resources encourage children’s imagination, sense of wonder and curiosity.
If you are in the Early Childhood field, a parent or have children in your life we can provide Eco friendly non toxic quality toys, books and much more that are ethically produced.
We will visit you at your service and we can also attend your Early Childhood Conference, Training Day or Expo.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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