Lead Educator | Echuca
We’re looking for passionate and confident Lead Educators to join Journey Early Learning, Echuca West .
With opportunities across our learning environments, this is an exciting opportunity to join the team from the beginning, help shape the centre’s culture and create meaningful learning experiences for children.
About the Role
The role is based in the Toddlers room and Mon - Thurs 9 - 5.30pm
As a Lead Educator, you’ll lead your learning environment, support your team and create engaging, play-based experiences that reflect the interests, strengths and individual needs of each child.
You’ll build strong relationships with children and families, lead programming and documentation, and work closely with the Centre Leadership Team to create a positive, collaborative learning environment.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation of your learning environment
Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
Lead programming, observations, documentation and reflective practice
Mentor and support educators within your team
Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children
Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
Contribute to a positive team culture
About You
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential)
Completed National Child Safety Training + Victorian Child Protection Training
Experience as a Lead Educator or a confident educator ready to step into leadership
Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning
Passion for creating meaningful learning experiences for children
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
Experience with Storypark or similar platforms is highly regarded
About Our Echuca Centre
Our Echuca centre is home to a warm, long‑standing team deeply connected with one another and our families. With a strong community presence and educators who have been with us since opening, this is a place where collaboration, consistency, and genuine relationships thrive.
Growth & Development at Journey
At Journey, your growth is supported through Journey Academy, mentoring and ongoing professional development . As a Lead Educator, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your leadership capability and build your career with us.
Why You’ll Love Journey
Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
Employee Assistance Program
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Journey Academy and ongoing professional development
Supportive leadership and positive team culture
Clear pathways for career progression
Safeguarding Commitment
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure and protected every day.
