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Team Leader Educator

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Role Description

Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services for the well-being of our citizens. Joining the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an opportunity to challenge yourself – contribute your best and be inspired by the people and environment around you.

TEAM LEADER, EDUCATOR

• Build relationships with families supporting the growth and education of young children.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive learning environment for children.
• Join a friendly organisation with excellent working conditions.

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 $66,659.36 + 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.
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 (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


Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool, Michaela Gardner on 8362 1843.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024

Additional Information

Job Title / Number: Team Leader Educator (Job # qA158846)
Department: Chief Executive Office
Type: Full-Time
Location: St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool.
Supporting Document: Position & Person Description
Application Close Date: 29/09/2024
Application Close Time: 5:00 PM

Contact Details

Position Title: Acting Director - St Peters Childcare Centre & Preschool
Department: Chief Executive Office
Name: Michaela Gardner
Phone: 8362 1843
Email: mgardner@npsp.sa.gov.au