Lead Educator – Before and After School Care Elm Tree Early Learning Ormeau – Ormeau QLD

Elm Tree Early Learning is looking for a passionate Lead Educator to work with our before and after school care children. If you enjoy working with school-aged children, planning fun activities and creating a place where children feel welcome and connected, we would love to hear from you.

A beautiful place to learn and grow Our centre has recently undergone a complete renovation. Our transformed indoor and outdoor spaces offer plenty of opportunities for creativity, exploration, active play and relaxation.

As a growing, family-owned business, we are committed to providing high-quality education and care with a warm “home away from home” feel.

The opportunity You will lead our before and after school care program, creating a welcoming environment where children can enjoy time with friends, explore their interests and unwind around their school day.

Working alongside the Centre Director and Educational Leader, you will:

Plan and deliver a program that reflects children’s interests, ideas and choices.

Provide a balance of creative activities, outdoor play, group experiences and quiet spaces.

Build positive relationships with children and families.

Support children’s friendships, independence and wellbeing.

Guide and support the educators working within the program.





Coordinate safe school drop-offs and collections in line with centre procedures.

Maintain active supervision, accurate attendance records and safe transitions.

Use the My Time, Our Place framework to guide planning and reflection.

We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and fresh ideas, understands the needs of school-aged children and enjoys involving them in planning their program.

Why join Elm Tree?

Beautiful, newly renovated environments

Paid uniforms, including a NAIDOC shirt

Child Protection, First Aid and CPR training covered

A monthly educator wellbeing budget

Up to 95% discount on the childcare gap fee

Ongoing career development and leadership opportunities

A supportive leadership team that values your contribution

What you’ll bring

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Experience working with school-aged children, ideally in before and after school care

Experience leading a team or readiness to step into a leadership role

Knowledge of My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Standard A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Strong communication and organisational skills

A commitment to child safety and building positive relationships

Availability to work before and after school care hours

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

📌 Lead Educator – Before and After School Care (Gold Coast)
🏢 Elm Tree Early Learning Ormeau
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