Job Description
Early Years - Lead Educators (Group Leaders)
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Lead Educator - Early Years (Babies & Toddlers)
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Koolyangarra Early Learning Community
n 4 Park Road, Highgate Hill QLD ****
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Salary + Super + FBT Salary Packaging up to $15,990 per annum
n Flexible Full time or Part-Time Opportunity
n Babies & Toddler Room (6 weeks - 3 years)
n 40-place Community-Based Not-for-Profit Service
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Join Koolyangarra where Relationships Matter
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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.
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Educator to lead our Babies and Toddlers learning environment. This is an exciting chance for an educator who values responsive relationships, high-quality practice and creating nurturing spaces where young children can thrive.
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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.
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Why Join Us?
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Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,990 tax free per year
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Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
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Work within a small, supportive 40-place service
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Ongoing professional development and mentoring
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Collaborative and inclusive team culture
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact in children's early years
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Additional superannuation benefits
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Community-focused not-for-profit organisation
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About the Role
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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.
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You will lead by example, inspire your team, build strong partnerships with families and champion continuous improvement through reflective practice and professional collaboration.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF.
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Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards, Regulations and Kummara policies and procedures.
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Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all children.
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Build positive partnerships with children, families and colleagues.
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Guide and support educators within the room.
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Contribute to planning, observations, assessments and documentation of children's learning.
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Foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
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Support children's wellbeing, development, agency and participation.
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Maintain accurate records, including incident and accident reports.
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Contribute positively to the overall operation and culture of the service.
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Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader and Centre Director to achieve quality outcomes.
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About You
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You are a passionate early childhood professional who believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported in their learning journey.
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You bring strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to high-quality early childhood education and care.
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Essential Requirements
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
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Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
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Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
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Knowledge of the National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services Regulations.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Experience leading or mentoring educators within an early learning environment
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Commitment to child safety and inclusive practices
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Desirable
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Experience working with infants and toddlers
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Understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
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Experience within a community or not-for-profit organisation
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Kummara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Contact
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Anita Armstrong
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Ph: **************

📌 Early Years - Lead Educators (Group Leaders) (Queensland)
🏢 Kummara
📍 Queensland