Early Childhood Lead Educator
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Permanent part time position 4 days per week (0.8) or full time position starting mid January 2026
- $34.62ph - $37.78ph Super Salary Packaging
- Based in Bentley Park Cairns
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys 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 Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with 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
As our Lead Early Childhood Educator you will work in a collaborative environment alongside Early Childhood Teachers and other Early Childhood Educators to provide a responsive environment that supports childrens wellbeing relationships and learning through intentional teaching partnerships and critical reflection.
You will plan implement and document a rich program which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures. You will work alongside other professionals like Social Workers Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists and a Early Childhood Teachers who are all on your team.
Why we differ
- Enjoy above ration staffing dedicated non-contact leadership support and admin assistance so you can focus on what matters most -Our childrens learning and wellbeing.
- Collaboration with allied health professionals
- Lady Gowrie affiliated
The day to day
- Form positive relationships with children that foster their social emotional and educational development.
- Observe how children respond to existing programming and provide feedback to senior staff to ensure the interests and needs of each child are being met.
- Assist with the implementation of daily routines infection control measures and maintain supplies in each room.
- Drive our Kindy Bus in a responsible calm and safe manner to ensure the safety of all staff and children.
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:
- Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaidcultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
- Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- 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.
What you will bring to us and our families
- Diploma qualification that allows you to work in Early Childhood Education with previous experience in a similar role.
- Current unrestricted drivers license.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
- Great people skills and the ability to create strong respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.
- Good time management and organisational skills including the ability to be flexible.
- A passion and experience working with children with additional needs very highly regarded.
- Experience developing a rich curriculum and up to date pedagogy.
- Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people 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! Contact Cassy on 0for any enquiries.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
