Little Genius Childcare & Kindergarten is seeking passionate and highly motivated Early Childhood Educators/Room Leaders to join the team at our second Little Genius location.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we are committed to child-led, process-based and inquiry-based learning. We believe children are capable, curious and competent learners, and value learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, collaboration and meaningful discovery.

Key Responsibilities
Baby/Toddler Room Leaders

- Take a leadership role within the Baby or Toddler Room, working collaboratively with the Educational Leader and other educators to deliver a high-quality, engaging and responsive educational program.

- Develop and implement meaningful learning experiences inspired by children's interests, strengths, questions and emerging ideas.

- Apply the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, recognising the environment as the third teacher and children as active participants in their learning.

- Lead the planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of the educational program in accordance with the EYLF, VEYLDF and NQS.

- Support child-led, process-based and inquiry-based learning through thoughtful intentional teaching and open-ended experiences.

- Build respectful and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Provide guidance, mentoring and support to educators within the room.

- Demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Educators

- Work collaboratively with Room Leaders and other educators to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

- Support the implementation of child-led, play-based and inquiry-based learning experiences.

- Demonstrate an interest in the Reggio Emilia approach and a willingness to develop an understanding of its principles.

- Recognise and value children's ideas, interests and individual ways of learning and expressing themselves.

- Contribute to observations,



documentation and the planning of meaningful learning experiences.

- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Demonstrate initiative, reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.

- Actively participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative team workplace.

About You
Baby/Toddler Room Leaders

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.

- Have a minimum of three years' experience working in early childhood education, including experience with babies and/or toddlers.

- Previous experience in a room leadership position is highly desirable.

- Have a sound understanding of early childhood development, responsive caregiving, intentional teaching and contemporary early childhood pedagogy.

- Demonstrate a practical understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach and a commitment to child-led, process-based and inquiry-based learning.

- Have strong skills in observation, planning, pedagogical documentation and reflective practice.

- Be confident in leading and supporting a team of educators.

- Demonstrate excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.

- Be committed to child safety, inclusion and supporting every child's sense of belonging.

- Value ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Educators

- Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

- Have a minimum of two years' experience working in early childhood education, including experience with babies and/or toddlers.

- Have a genuine passion for early childhood education and supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.





- Demonstrate an interest in the Reggio Emilia approach and contemporary early childhood practices.

- Be enthusiastic about child-led, play-based and inquiry-based learning.

- Value respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Be willing to learn, reflect on practice and contribute to our Quality Improvement Plan.

- Demonstrate initiative, reliability and a strong work ethic.

All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management qualifications, Child Safety training and Food Safety training, as applicable to their role.

Position and Commencement

- Full-time positions available for Baby/Toddler Room Leaders and Educators.

- Commencement: Late 2026 or early 2027.

How to Apply

Please attach your resume and a brief cover letter, indicating whether you are applying for a Baby/Toddler Room Leader or Educator position.

In your cover letter, we would love to hear about your approach to early childhood education and how you support children's interests, curiosity and learning through play and inquiry.

For applicants applying for a Room Leader position, please also share an example of how you have extended a child's interest or question into a meaningful learning experience or ongoing inquiry.

We would love to hear how you think, teach and bring children's ideas to life.

We look forward to welcoming passionate educators to our growing Little Genius community!

Little Genius is a child-safe organisation committed to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and respected. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, or discrimination in any form. All staff are required to uphold the Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to a culture of child safety. Our Code of Conduct policy outlines expected standards of behaviour for all staff and defines appropriate interactions with children; adherence is mandatory.

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