Montessori Lead Educator

Inspire Early Learning Journey - Mount Waverley Campus

Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Job Type: Full time

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000

Are you ready to explore a new educational philosophy while advancing your career in education and make a positive change in children’s lives?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Educator with Montessori teaching experience to join us at our Mount Waverley Campus.

If you have experience in Montessori philosophy and play-based learning and is eager to learn more about Early Childhood Education and Care, we would love to hear from you.

Key duties for the positions include?

· Planning and organising indoor and outdoor learning experiences using diverse materials and equipment to promote creativity and holistic development.

· Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment

· Leading and guiding a team of educators to implement Montessori-inspired practices

· Assisting in the design and implementation of appropriate programs and activities that support children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

· Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.

· Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.

· Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

Essential Skills and Experience:

· 3 years’ experience as an ECE and experience in Montessori teaching is essential.

· Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care approved by ACECQA

· Knowledge and understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

· Current Working with Children check (WWCC), First-Aid Certificate, emergency Asthma management and Anaphylaxis training

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high-quality care

· Demonstrated ability to co-operatively contribute to and support a team environment and to work flexibly, both within rooms and according to the needs of the Centre.

· A thorough knowledge of children’s development and ability to observe, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate children’s programs.

Are you seeking an engaging organisation that values teamwork and collective success? If so, Inspire is the perfect fit for you!

If you're enthusiastic about joining our exceptional team at Inspire, kindly forward your updated CV, detailing your previous roles and attributes, along with your qualifications and citizenship / visa documentations, to [email protected].