Lead Educator

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Educator in our Nursery Room, 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! For permanent team members.
• 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
• 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.

At Edge Early Learning, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we’re dedicated to providing a barrier-free recruitment process.

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career? Apply today and join Edge Early Learning in making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners!

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.