Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Lead Educator to join our Alphington team in our Toddler room supporting the planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, for all children.
Centre Overview:
Our warm and homely Alphington Centre offers a nurturing environment for up to 45 children, fostering growth and development through a strong family-oriented approach.
Our experienced educators are dedicated to building meaningful connections with both children and our families. Through active participation in excursions, Journey Alphington strengthens community involvement, fostering connection and engagement to help children develop a sense of belonging and build lasting relationships both within the centre and the wider community.
About the role:
This is a Permanent part-time opportunity across Monday to Friday in our Toddler room.
As our new Lead Educator, you will be responsible for the development and fostering of meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the community. You will support and guide children’s learning, while developing your own career and knowledge within the childcare sector. As an Educator with Journey Early Learning, you will be supported by your Centre Leadership Team, as you learn the fundamental skills of being an inspired Educator within the Journey family.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Design and implement learning experiences to be included in children's developmental program.
Assisting in the observation and evaluation of children's individual strengths, interests, and preferences
Guide and support your team, ensuring a collaborative teaching, and interactive learning environment
About you:
You are creative and inspired early childhood educator with a passion to lead and develop age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with educators, children, and families.
Key skills and requirements:
An ACECQA recognised Certificate III or higher
Experience leading and developing age specific programs and routines
An approved Working with Children Check – OCHRE Card
Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates
Who are we?
At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.
Trust & Belief
Support & Wellbeing
Growth & Development
Passion & Possibilities
What we offer:
80% off Childcare Discounts*
10% Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
- Terms and conditions apply.
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.