Are you an experienced Early Childhood Teacher ready to lead a preschool room where children’s ideas, questions and capabilities genuinely shape the curriculum?

Kids Planet Academy North Ryde is seeking a confident, reflective and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead our preschool room.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an educator who understands preschool-aged children, can inspire and guide a team, and wants to deliver much more than a standard school-readiness program.

About Kids Planet Academy

At Kids Planet Academy, we see children as capable thinkers, researchers and active contributors to their learning.

Our Inquiry Co-Construction Framework supports educators to listen closely to children, investigate their questions and develop meaningful projects alongside them.

Our preschool curriculum brings together inquiry-based learning, intentional teaching, community connections and a thoughtful school transition program. We support children to develop confidence, independence, communication skills, resilience and positive learning dispositions.

We are looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who shares this vision and is ready to take genuine ownership of the preschool learning environment, curriculum and team.

About the role

As our Preschool Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operation and educational direction of the preschool room while working closely with the Service Manager, Educational Leader and room educators.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading a high-quality, play-based and inquiry-driven preschool program
- Planning, implementing and evaluating meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYLF V2.0 and National Quality Standard
- Leading our school transition program while maintaining a thoughtful balance between intentional teaching, play, inquiry and child-led learning
- Observing and analysing children’s learning, development and progress
- Maintaining meaningful and high-quality curriculum documentation




- Leading critical reflection and contributing to continuous improvement
- Supporting and mentoring educators to strengthen their teaching practices, confidence and professional knowledge
- Creating an organised, engaging, inclusive and responsive learning environment
- Establishing explicit expectations and supporting the consistent daily operation of the room
- Building respectful and collaborative relationships with children and families
- Contributing to the service Quality Improvement Plan
- Supporting excursions, community partnerships, learning exhibitions and other curriculum initiatives
- Promoting a robust culture of child safety, participation, inclusion and wellbeing

About you To be considered for this position, you must have:

- A Bachelor or Master qualification in Early Childhood Education recognised by ACECQA
- Current NESA accreditation, or eligibility to obtain accreditation
- A minimum of two years’ experience working directly with preschool-aged children in a preschool room within an early childhood education and care setting
- A strong understanding of the learning, development and emotional needs of children aged three to five years
- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality preschool curriculum
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- The confidence and capability to lead, guide and mentor a team of educators
- Strong written communication, curriculum documentation and critical-reflection skills
- The ability to establish trusting and professional partnerships with children,



families and colleagues
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- Current approved First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Current child-protection training
- Full Australian working rights

Previous experience as a Preschool Room Leader is strongly preferred. However, an experienced preschool ECT who can demonstrate robust leadership capability and readiness to step into a room leadership position may also be considered.

What we offer

- Competitive remuneration, based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated leadership capability
- Discounted childcare fees for employees
- A genuine leadership position with the opportunity to influence the direction of the preschool curriculum
- Support from experienced early childhood and educational leaders
- A service that values professional thinking, educator voice and reflective practice
- Opportunities to lead innovative projects, community connections and school transition initiatives
- Support for curriculum planning, documentation and professional development
- A collaborative team environment where high-quality education is prioritised
- Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career development
- All meals, resources, excursions and curriculum experiences provided by the service

Apply now Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing:

1. Your experience working with preschool-aged children
2. Your approach to leading a preschool curriculum and educator team
3. An example of a project, inquiry or learning program you have successfully led

Applicants must be willing to participate in comprehensive reference checking and child-safe recruitment screening. Kids Planet Academy is committed to creating a child-safe environment in which the safety, rights, participation and wellbeing of every child are prioritised. We welcome applications from suitably qualified educators from diverse backgrounds.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher | Preschool Room Leader (North Ryde)
🏢 Big Talent
📍 North Ryde