Lead Educator - Footprints Sunnybank Child Care Centre
KAL Child Care & Development Centres - Sunnybank QLD
Above-award wages and discounted childcare for your own children | Join a unique, Auslan-friendly centre with a diverse, inclusive culture | Supportive, hands-on leadership and a well-resourced, spacious environment
About the Role
We are looking for a passionateDiploma-qualified Lead Educatorto join our team on a part-time basis.
Our centre operates from6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, Monday to Friday, and this role requires
As a Lead Educator, you will:
Lead your room team in delivering high-quality, EYLF-aligned educational programs.
Plan, document, and reflect on the learning journeys of the children in your care.
Mentor and support your fellow educators to ensure a collaborative and cohesive room environment.
Act as the primary point of contact for families, managing orientations and daily handovers with care.
Maintain a beautifully organised, engaging learning space that sparks curiosity every day.
What We Offer
Above-award wages
Discounted childcare fees for your own children
Supportive, hands-on leadership and mentoring from our Centre Manager
A well-resourced, well-maintained centre with 3 large playgrounds
Ongoing in-house professional development
The opportunity to work in a unique, inclusive, and Auslan-friendly environment
You'll Need
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Relevant prior experience in an early childhood setting
First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement)
Valid Working with Children Check (Queensland Blue Card)
Completed Child Protection training
Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including opening, closing, and lunch coverage shifts.




Why Choose Footprints Sunnybank Child Care Centre?
At Footprints Sunnybank Child Care Centre, we do things a little differently.
Nestled in the heart of Sunnybank, our centre is a vibrant, multicultural hub where every voice and every hand matters.
We are incredibly proud to be an Auslan-friendly centre, where sign language is woven into the fabric of our daily communication from the babies' room right through to our Kindergarten program.
Whether you are working alongside our deaf staff or supporting our deaf children, you will quickly see that sign language is more than just a skill here; it is how we connect.
With 5 classrooms and 3 expansive playgrounds, we offer a spacious, welcoming workplace that feels like a true extension of home.
Our team is defined by its longevity and dedication, with many staff members having been part of our Footprints family for years.
We believe in the power of a strong, collaborative team that supports one another to deliver exceptional EYLF-aligned programs.
When you walk through our doors, you will feel the warmth of a community that genuinely celebrates diversity and embraces the unique bilingual and cultural needs of every family we serve.
If you are looking for a place where your leadership is valued, your input is sought after, and you can be part of a team that really cares, you have found your home with us.
Our service is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child.
We prioritise the safety, rights and best interests of all children and are dedicated to maintaining a child safe and culturally safe environment.
All employees, students and volunteers share responsibility for protecting children from harm and upholding our child safe practices.
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📌 Lead Educator - Footprints Sunnybank Child Care Centre (Queensland)
🏢 KAL Child Care & Development Centres
📍 Queensland