Job Description
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Location 228 Ellena
Street,Maryborough,
QLD, ****,Australia
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Job Category Educator Lead
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Employee Type Full Time 38 LL
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Contact information
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Contact Phone ********
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Contact Email
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The Opportunity
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You're already an exceptional educator. Now you're ready to inspire others.
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At Edge Early Learning, we believe great educators deserve great support. Our centres are designed to help children thrive while our educators enjoy genuine career pathways, industry-leading professional development and a culture where people feel valued every day.
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As our Lead Educator, you'll mentor and support your team, create engaging learning experiences, work alongside an experienced Centre Director and Educational Leader, and help shape a positive centre culture. You'll lead our PreKindy room .
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Our newly renovated service with natural spaces is waiting for our next champion educator.
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Why Choose Edge?
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Career progression - many of our leaders started as Lead Educators.
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Supportive leadership and collaborative teams.
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Teach A Rainbow curriculum and mentoring.
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Birthday Leave, Childcare Gap Fee Discounts and Referral Bonuses.
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Professional development, wellbeing support and recognition programs.
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About the Role:
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Lead, coach and mentor educators.
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Deliver engaging educational programs aligned to the EYLF.
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Build strong relationships with children and families.
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Create safe, inclusive learning environments.
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Support continuous improvement and quality outcomes.
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Qualifications
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent at Children's Services Employee Level 4+)



OR Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching with the required long day care experience
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Experience (within a long day care setting)
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Diploma holders: minimum 2 years' Lead Educator experience.
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Graduate Diploma/Master of Teaching: 3-4 years' Educator experience or 2+ years' Lead Educator experience in Australian long day care.
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Experience leading a room in a long day care setting
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Confidence mentoring other educators
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Solid understanding of the NQF and EYLF
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Passion for creating engaging learning environments
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Compliance Documentation
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Working with Children Check, mandatory
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National Child Safety Training (GECCKO)
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RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass (SA where applicable)
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ACT Child Abuse and Neglect Training (where applicable)
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
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Please read before applying
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This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia.
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Applicants must hold a completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent).
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Applicants working towards a Diploma are not eligible.
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Graduate Diploma/Master of Teaching applicants must also meet the required early childhood experience criteria.
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Availability to work opening and/or closing shifts is required.
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Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today.
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Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.

📌 Lead Educator (Queensland)
🏢 Edge Early Learning
📍 Queensland