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Childcare Lead Educator | AlphingtonJourney 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 childrens 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 timesDesign 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 preferencesGuide and support your team, ensuring a collaborative teaching, and interactive learning environmentAbout 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 higherExperience leading and developing age specific programs and routinesAn approved Working with Children Check OCHRE CardCurrent Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid CertificatesWho are we?At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.Trust & BeliefSupport & WellbeingGrowth & DevelopmentPassion & PossibilitiesWhat we offer:80% off Childcare Discounts*10% Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)Anniversary Gifts to recognise youPaid Birthday LeaveMental Health First AidEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to retail/lifestyle discountsExcursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions*Terms and conditions apply.If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our teams success apply now!Join us at Journey Early Learningwhere 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 throughJourneys Commitment to Safeguarding Childrenand adhere to ourSee, Act, Tellframework. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr