⭐ Lead Educator | Caroline Springs
Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Lead Educator to join our Caroline Springs team in providing a safe and stimulating environment which meets the social, cultural, emotional, educational and physical needs of the children and encourages parent and community participation.
⭐ About the Role
This is a Permanent part-time opportunity across Monday to Friday based in the Toddler room.
The role is available as maternity leave cover until February 2027 , with the potential to extend beyond this period.
As the Lead Educator, you will play a key role in creating a warm, engaging, and stimulating environment where toddlers can thrive. You will lead curriculum planning, mentor fellow educators within your room, and build strong relationships with children and families while ensuring high-quality educational outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about supporting children's development during these important early years and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
About the Centre
At Journey Early Learning Caroline Springs, you'll be part of a modern 133-place, purpose-built centre where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our two-level service is home to a fun, close-knit team that values positivity, collaboration, and creating meaningful experiences for every child.
As a newer centre, we're continuing to build something special together. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with children, families, and each other, while embracing the diversity of our community. Respect is one of our core values, and we believe every educator's voice and contribution matters.
If you're looking for a supportive team that celebrates individuality, shares plenty of laughs, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-first education, we'd love to welcome you to Caroline Springs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Lead, develop and implement engaging, high-quality educational programs
Mentor and support educators to plan and deliver meaningful learning experiences.
Overseeing and approving centre Storypark posts
Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration and creativity
Provide constructive feedback to educators to promote continuous improvement and a culture of positive change
Collaborate with families to ensure each child’s learning journey is supported and enriched
What We Offer
Above award rates
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Access to mentoring and support from experienced leaders
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
About You
You are a creative and inspired early childhood educator with a passion to lead and develop age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with Educators, children, and families.
Key skills and requirements:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Lead Educator or strong experience working within a Toddler Room
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Passion for delivering high-quality early childhood education and care
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)
If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – apply now!
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm
