Team Leader, Educator
Role Description
• Lead a team of three (3) Educators working with children up to two (2) years of age in the baby room
• Ongoing development, growth and training opportunities available
• Great working conditions, competitive salary and enjoy one (1) Rostered Day Off each month
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters currently has an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, Educator to join the St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool working in the baby room.
Annual Salary of $70,063.77 + Statutory Superannuation, as classified under the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Municipal Officers Enterprise Agreement.
The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool has a friendly and caring atmosphere that offers a highly professional child care service and educational program. The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool values a supportive learning environment for both the children and Educators and the importance of play in assisting children to learn.
The Role
The Team Leader, Educator works collaboratively with the Director, Team Leaders and Educators to provide high-quality education and care to children in a supportive, nurturing and secure environment.
This position leads and mentors a team of three (3) Educators working with children up to two (2) years of age in the baby room. The Team Leader, Educator is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for these children.
This hands-on position works in consultation with team members and families to document and assess children’s learning and to develop learning outcomes using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
About You
To be successful in this position you will have a passion for working with children and their families, be committed to providing the highest-quality care and education and possess the following skills and experience:
• A Diploma of Children’s Services or higher qualification (Desirable)
• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care** (Essential)
• First Aid Certificate, Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012B or a current HLTAID004) (Essential)
• A Mandated Notification Certificate (Essential)
• CPR Certificate (Essential)
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Plans and reflective practice
• Excellent communication and service skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment
**Please note, applicants with a Certificate III qualification must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role in early childhood services.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool, Alice Parsons, by telephoning 8362 1843.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 16 June 2023
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Team Leader, Educator (Job # qA122791) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Corporate & Community Services |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Stepney. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 16/06/2023 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool |
|---|---|
| Department: | Corporate & Community Services |
| Name: | Alice Parsons |
| Phone: | 8362 1843 |
| Email: | AParsons@npsp.sa.gov.au |
