Lead Educator

• Part-time (0.6, Monday to Wednesday) fixed-term contract position based in Beaudesert, Qld.
• $66k - $72k pro rata + Super + Salary Packaging
• Growth & development opportunities + supportive team environment
  
  

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About The Role

Our kindergarten is receiving funding under the Great Start to Kindergarten initiative to provide free access to three year olds in the year prior to kindergarten. To support the children in transitioning into a new environment, we are seeking a Lead Educator who can work alongside our two Early Childhood Teachers to plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality program which will meet the needs of individual children and the group to optimize learning, wellbeing and safety.

Our Sessional Kindergarten enables children to enjoy indoor and outdoor natural play areas with rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources. Our Kindergarten caters for up to 22 children per day, with operating hours from 8:30am to 2:30pm during school terms.

Duties

• Plan, implement and evaluate a rich program which reflects your vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures.
• Effectively document the children’s growth and development.
• Work collaboratively with the teachers and other support staff to enable the effective provision of services across the day.
• Ensure high quality care and education for each child which aligns with the National Quality Framework.
• Engage in ongoing critical reflection.
  
  

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration and various recognition programs.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development Skills and Requirements.
  
  

Skills And Experience

As an experienced Lead Educator, you will have:

• Min of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• A sound knowledge of the Qld Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework v.2.0 and innovative practice.
• Experience developing a rich curriculum utilising current pedagogy.
• Ability to have supportive and respectful conversations with colleagues and families to collaborate on an individual learning program for each child.
• Effective time management skills, including the flexibility to adapt as the daily environment changes.
• Commitment to engaging in intentional critical reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
  
  

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today!

Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience relevant to the role.

Have a question? Call Margie on 0427 299 759 to discuss the role in more detail.

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