Lead Educator - Early Years (Babies & Toddlers)

Koolyangarra Early Learning Community
4 Park Road, Highgate Hill QLD 4101

Salary + Super + FBT Salary Packaging up to $15,990 per annum
Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity
Babies & Toddler Room (6 weeks - 3 years)
40-place Community-Based Not-for-Profit Service

Join a Service Where Relationships Matter

Koolyangarra Early Learning Community is a warm, welcoming and community-focused early learning service operated by Kummara. We are a small, not-for-profit centre licensed for just 40 children, allowing us to build meaningful relationships with children, families and our team.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Educator to lead our Babies and Toddlers learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who values responsive relationships, high-quality practice and creating nurturing spaces where young children can thrive.

In return, you'll enjoy a supportive team culture, flexibility, ongoing professional development opportunities and the benefits of working within a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its staff and community.

Why Join Us?

- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,990 tax free per year

- Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements

- Work within a small, supportive 40-place service

- Ongoing professional development and mentoring

- Collaborative and inclusive team culture

- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in children's early years

- Additional superannuation benefits

- Community-focused not-for-profit organisation

About the Role

As the Lead Educator, you will be responsible for creating and delivering a high-quality educational program that supports the learning,



development and wellbeing of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years.

You will lead by example, inspire your team, build solid partnerships with families and champion continuous improvement through reflective practice and professional collaboration.

Using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework, you will create engaging learning experiences that are responsive to each child's individual strengths, interests and developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF.

- Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards, Regulations and Kummara policies and procedures.

- Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all children.

- Build positive partnerships with children, families and colleagues.

- Guide and support educators within the room.

- Contribute to planning, observations, assessments and documentation of children's learning.

- Foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

- Support children's wellbeing, development, agency and participation.

- Maintain accurate records, including incident and accident reports.

- Contribute positively to the overall operation and culture of the service.

- Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader and Centre Director to achieve quality outcomes.





About You

You are a passionate early childhood professional who believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported in their learning journey.

You bring strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to high-quality early childhood education and care.

Essential Requirements

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

- Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Knowledge of the National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services Regulations

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Experience leading or mentoring educators within an early learning environment

- Commitment to child safety and inclusive practices

Desirable

- Experience working with infants and toddlers

- Understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-based practice

- Experience within a community or not-for-profit organisation

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood professional looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and community-focused service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a place where children, families and educators feel connected, respected and empowered to learn and grow together.

Kummara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact

Anita Armstrong

E: ••••@kummara.org.au

Ph: (07) •••• •086

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