Kin Early Learning Centre – Queanbeyan NSW
Help our youngest children feel safe, connected and ready to explore.
Kin Early Learning Centre is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Educator to join our team at
Kin Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan
, with a start date in
late **** or early ****
.
You'll guide the infant room team and help create a calm, nurturing environment where babies are known, respected and supported to learn at their own pace. Our Nest rooms care for children from six weeks to 15 months, with relationships, responsive care and children's wellbeing at the heart of our practice.
About the role
As Infant Lead Educator, you will guide the day-to-day work of the room, support and mentor educators, and work closely with the Centre's Educational Leaders and leadership team. You'll help ensure our routines, environments and learning experiences respond to each child's cues, interests and individual needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Guiding and supporting the infant room team
Building secure, respectful relationships with children and families
Supporting responsive care routines, including sleep, feeding and transitions
Contributing to curriculum planning, observations and reflections
Maintaining a safe, welcoming and engaging learning setting
Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework, service policies and procedures
Communicating openly and working collaboratively with families and colleagues
About you




You are an experienced early childhood educator who is confident working with babies and supporting a team. You bring warmth, patience and sound professional judgement to your practice, and you enjoy building trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
You will have:
A recognised early childhood qualification, preferably a Diploma or above
Experience working with infants in an early learning setting
Experience guiding, mentoring or leading a team
Knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework
Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain these
A current NSW Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one
Our commitment to child safety
Kin is committed to providing a child-safe environment where every child is protected, respected and supported to have a voice. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and expect all team members to uphold children's rights, safety and wellbeing in their daily practice. All applicants will be subject to relevant screening, including a Working With Children Check, and must meet our child-safe recruitment requirements.
Why join Kin?
At Kin, we value relationships, children's voices and thoughtful, child-led learning. You'll join a supportive team that works together to provide high-quality care and learning, with opportunities to contribute your ideas and continue growing professionally.
If you're ready to bring your experience and care for infants to a welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Infant Lead Educator (Queanbeyan)
🏢 Kin Early Learning Centre
📍 Queanbeyan