**About Thrive**
Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision _'Being committed to children's futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._
We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.
**You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged!**
**Benefits of joining Thrive**:
- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday!
- Mentor/support for ECT's NESA accreditation
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap fee
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection training for all RPs
- Be rewarded with Hero Points and access discounts/cashback from 1000's of retailers
- Referral bonus - earn up to $500 for each referral
- Generous resource budget
- A strong focus on career development and progression
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
**About The Centre**
Thrive North Gosford (Koolyangarra) is a purpose built centre that was established in 1991 and holds an extremely strong reputation in the local community, providing quality care and education.
The long-standing and dedicated team of educators and teachers pride themselves on having meaningful connections with families and strong ties to the community.
The centre has a wonderfully large and well-shaded outdoor yard perfect for setting up engaging experiences and provocations.
The team have a strong focus on creating a positive experience for all children and families so they feel nurtured, safe, confident and valued.
**About The Role**
We have an exciting opportunity for a diploma qualified educator to join our team and lead a team of dedicated educators in a full time capacity.
We are looking for someone who is driven to contribute to the delivery of high quality education and care.
**Your main responsibilities will be to**:
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Have sound knowledge of and demonstrate high-quality practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Work in positive collaboration with all members of the team.
- Maintain effective communication with parents/carers.
- Actively contribute to the educational program through conversations, observations, and documentation.
**If this sounds exactly like what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you!**
- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- A current NSW Employee Working With Children's Check
- Sound and practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)
**How to apply**
**For enquiries**, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Paid volunteer leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person