Carina Heights Child Care & Development - Carina Heights QLD

Join Our Team at Carina Heights Child Care &Development;

Lead Educator - Junior Room (2-3 Years)

Are you a passionate, nurturing and enthusiastic early childhood educator who loves supporting toddlers as they discover their independence, develop friendships and explore the world around them?

Our privately owned, boutique early childhood service in Carina Heights is seeking a dedicated Lead Educator for our Junior Room (2-3 years).

At Carina Heights Child Care & Development (CHCCD), we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where children, families and educators feel genuinely valued.

Why Choose CHCCD?

- Beautiful, thoughtfully designed learning environments

- A privately owned, family-operated service with strong community connections

- A passionate, experienced and supportive team of educators

- A collaborative workplace where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued

- A genuine commitment to meaningful relationships with children and families

- Education and care for children from 6 weeks to kindergarten, operating Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

A Workplace That Values You

At CHCCD, we believe our educators are the heart of our service.

We genuinely prioritise the wellbeing of our team, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace where educators feel supported, appreciated and encouraged to grow professionally.

We value open communication, mutual respect and teamwork, recognising that the best outcomes for children are achieved when educators work together,



share their strengths and support one another.

We also understand the importance of work-life balance and providing our educators with the resources, qualified autonomy and support they need to thrive.

Happy, supported educators create the best environments for children to flourish

About the Role – Junior Room Lead Educator (2-3 Years)

Our Junior Room is a wonderful stage of early childhood, filled with curiosity, emerging independence, developing language, growing friendships and exciting milestones.

With a 1:5 educator-to-child ratio, our Junior Room provides opportunities to build meaningful relationships and support each child's individual learning and development.

As our Junior Room Lead Educator, you will:

- Create a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment where toddlers feel secure, confident and valued

- Design and implement a meaningful, play-based educational program that reflects children's interests, abilities and developmental needs

- Support children's emerging independence, communication, emotional regulation and social development

- Build strong, respectful partnerships with children and families

- Lead and collaborate with your room team, encouraging shared ideas,



reflection and contributions to the educational program

- Foster a positive team environment through clear communication, mutual respect and supportive leadership

- Encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration through thoughtfully planned experiences and environments

- Work collaboratively with the wider CHCCD team to support consistency and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an educator who is warm, confident, organised and passionate about providing high-quality early childhood education.

Our ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach, recognising the value of every educator's contribution.

Essential requirements:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an approved equivalent qualification)

- Current Blue Card and National Police Check

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

- Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)

- Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills

- A genuine understanding of toddler development, including social and emotional learning, responsive relationships and positive behaviour guidance

- A reflective, adaptable and professional approach to working with colleagues and families

Previous experience as a Lead Educator, particularly with children aged 2-3 years, will be highly regarded.

Above all, we value educators who bring kindness, enthusiasm

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