Room Leader

Come and join a growing team where you play an integral role in shaping how we influence the lives of children at Thornton ELC.

We are currently seeking a Room Leader Educator for our Preschool Room for 2025! We are after a dedicated Early Childcare professional who holds a Bachelor of Early Childcare, Diploma Qualification and/or Certificate III Educator who is passionate about early childhood education and care and has experience in the sector.

Our Educators build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the local community and most importantly you will make a difference to the lives of the children in our care.

Joining Thornton ELC, we'll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and benefits that include:

ECEC Wage Retention Grant!!

Paid First Aid & CPR Training

Wellbeing & Wellness additional leave

Long Service Awards

A focus on Professional Development and Training

Staff Mentoring Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Fantastic Career Advancement Opportunities

Uniform Provided

50% Staff Discount

As a Lead Educator your role will entail:

Building positive and caring relationships with the children and their families

Applying your pedagogical knowledge and expertise to ensure the individual needs of all children are met

Observing, documenting, interpreting and evaluating the children's progress,

Keeping informed about the NQF, NQS and the current National Regulations plus current thinking, research and practice while implementing the EYLF

Planning and programming an outstanding educational program for our children

Complying with the relevant government regulations

Meet and exceed the individual needs of each child in all areas of their development

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Create a supportive, stimulating and secure learning environment for the children

Skills and experience you will need:

Recognised Early Childcare Education Qualification

Passion for Early Childhood Education and Care

Fantastic Time mangement Skills

Skills to lead other educators, motivating them to excel as you deliver care and educational programs

Ability to plan weekly programs for Preschool aged children and document learning outcomes for children in our care.

A strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS

Current First Aid and CPR Training

Child Protection Certificate

Hold a current Working with Children Check

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About You:

Looking for a new challenge

Place children at the heart of their decision making

Ready to take their career to the next level

You are exceeding in their practice

Have a lifelong love of learning and want to pass that onto children

“Can do” attitude

You are curious about the world and how to bring it into each child’s life