Full-Time Educational Leader/Co-Lead (Toddler Room)This is a unique opportunity to take an integral role in supporting the service's pedagogy, practice and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will work 3 days on the floor working alongside and supporting the Toddler Room team while contributing to high-quality educational practice and building strong relationships with children, families and educators.
2 days will be off the floor in the role of Educational Leader, providing pedagogical leadership, mentoring educators, supporting reflective practice and driving continuous improvement across the service.
You will work closely with the Centre Manager, Pedagogy Leader and leadership team to maintain and build upon Exceeding practice and foster a culture of collaboration, reflection and professional growth.Key responsibilitiesProviding pedagogical leadership and guidance across the service as Educational LeaderImplementing and supporting high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality StandardWorking collaboratively with educators to develop and maintain engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environmentsSupporting educators to engage in meaningful observation, documentation, planning and assessment practicesEnsuring the efficient management of programming and study timeSupporting the timely completion and delivery of children's observation records, learning documentation and reportsProviding strong leadership, mentoring and guidance to educators, fostering a positive,



collaborative and reflective team culturePromoting a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practiceWorking collaboratively with the Toddler Room team for three days each week to support high-quality practice, routines, relationships and learning experiencesDeveloping and maintaining effective and professional relationships with children and familiesAbout youAn ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree with NESA Teacher AccreditationExperience in a leadership role within an early childhood education and care settingSound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning FrameworkDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvementCurrent First Aid and CPR certificates, along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificatesCompleted approved Child Protection Training and a demonstrated understanding of current child safety practices, including the NSW Child Safe StandardsA current Working with Children CheckThe ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with children, families,



educators and other stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work flexible shifts across 5 days per weekTwo days off the floor each week dedicated to the Educational Leader roleThree days on the floor supporting the Toddler Room teamBecome an integral member of the leadership teamSupport from an experienced Centre Manager, Pedagogy Leader and Approved ProviderOngoing career development and training opportunitiesAccess to a great network of colleagues throughout NSW, including training, meetings, support groups and conferencesFree Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to support your wellbeing, including free counsellingA well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaceThe opportunity to work within an Exceeding-rated early childhood serviceWork alongside exceptional leaders who invest time and effort into their peopleA supportive environment where your professional knowledge, ideas and leadership are valuedAbout usExplore and Develop King Street is a 55-place long day care centre catering for children from birth to 6 years.
Our service has been designed with engaging outdoor learning spaces that provide opportunities for challenging and active play, alongside beautifully resourced indoor learning environments that encourage rich, play-based learning opportunities.
We are proud to be an Exceeding-rated service and are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care where children's learning, wellbeing and agency are at the heart of everything we do.
Our philosophy and beliefs state that children come first.
We believe this supports children's agency and recognises children as capable and confident individuals with valuable views, ideas and perspectives.
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📌 Full-Time Educational Leader/Co-Lead (Toddler Room) (New South Wales)
🏢 Explore and Develop
📍 New South Wales