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Preschool Educator - Room Leader

Permanent Full Time

Published 15 days ago

Job No. 23431

WALCHA Council

Preschool (215 Uralla Rd, Walcha NSW 2354)

38 Hours Per Week

On Site

Closes 10/10/2026

WALCHA Council is looking for an experienced and dedicated Preschool Educator - Room Leader with a passion for early childhood education. The successful candidate will oversee one of our classrooms, ensuring it is as nurturing, educational, and safe as possible for each and every child in our care. This is a full-time position commencing in line with term 4 (12 October)

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee daily operation of your assigned room, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
2. Develop and implement educational programs proportional to children's learning capacities.
3. Perform ongoing assessments of the children's learning and development.
4. Facilitate communication between children, parents, and staff.
5. Monitor children's progress, identifying any potential learning, behavioral, or developmental issues and addressing them promptly and appropriately.
6. Create a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment for children and their families.
7. Provide direct supervision to children during meals and structured learning times.
8. Maintain regular and open communication with Nominated Supervisor.
9. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and maintain a high level of children's care standards.
10. Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.
11. Undertake responsibility of the Educator Leader and/or Responsible Persons and/or 'Person in day-to-day charge' on a rotational basis

Required Qualifications:

1.



Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
2. Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and CPR certificates.
3. A minimum of 3 years of experience in an early childhood setting preferably with some leadership experience.
4. Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
5. Strong knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), with the ability to link observations, analysis and reflection.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
8. Ability to work in a team and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture.
9. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
10. Child Protection, Identify & Respond to Children at Risk (CHCPRT025)

Salary is to be determined by experience and qualification levels in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2026.

About Walcha Council

Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, and have a deep passion for early childhood educations, we would love to hear from you.

We are a smoke & vape free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/

For More Information

Please contact Mel Bird Nominated Supervisor on 02 6777 2117

How to Apply

Click apply now button to start your exciting journey with Walcha Council. Please upload a copy of your qualifications to assist with the short-listing process.

Applications close on 10 October 2026

For details concerning this role, please contact

Mel Bird : Nominated Supervisor Preschool

(02) 6777 2117

[email protected]

Resources room leader position description 01092026.pdf

Advertised: Thursday, 24 Sep 2026

Applications close: Saturday, 10 Oct 2026 at 11:59pm

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