Join Our Team at Carina Heights Child Care & Development!
Child Care Worker- Lead Educator
Carina Heights Child Care & Development is a privately owned boutique early childhood education and care service in Carina Heights. We are committed to providing exceptional care and education for children while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our team.
We are seeking a passionate, nurturing and experienced Lead Educator to lead our Toddler Room. If you have a genuine love for supporting young children's growth, development and wellbeing through responsive, play-based learning, we would love to hear from you.
Why Choose Us?
- Exceeding-rated service under the National Quality Standard
- Beautiful, welcoming learning environments
- Strong connections with our local community
- A collaborative team of experienced and passionate educators
- High-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to kindergarten
- Family-owned service where relationships and teamwork matter
A Workplace That Values You
At Carina Heights Child Care & Development, we genuinely prioritise the wellbeing of our team. We believe happy, supported educators create confident, secure and capable learners. We encourage professional growth, collaboration and work-life balance while recognising the valuable contribution every educator makes.
About the Role – Lead Educator (Toddler Room)
As the Toddler Room Lead Educator, you will:
- Create a warm, nurturing and responsive environment where toddlers feel safe, secure and confident to explore.
- Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development.
- Foster secure attachments and respectful relationships with children and families.
- Support children's growing independence, confidence and emerging self-help skills.
- Observe, document and extend children's learning in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Lead and mentor assistant educators within the room.
- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to maintain high-quality practice and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
Skills and Experience Required
Applicants must have:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working Towards).
- Current Queensland Blue Card.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
- At least 3 years demonstrated experience working with children aged 6weeks to 6 years.
- Strong knowledge of child development during the toddler years.
- Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for providing high-quality early childhood education and care.
What We Offer
- Above-award wages.
- Additional programming pay.
- A generous onboarding room budget to establish your learning environment.
- Quarterly room budgets for resources and enhancements.
- Rostered non-contact programming time.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive leadership team that values your ideas and contributions.
- Staff reward and recognition programs.
- Uniforms provided.
- Generous childcare fee discounts.
- Off-street parking.
Start Date
We're looking for the right person to join our team as soon as possible. We understand that quality transitions take planning and are happy to be flexible with commencement dates to suit your current commitments.
Learn More
Visit us at www.carinaheightschildcare.com.au
If you're passionate about helping toddlers thrive during these important early years and would like to be part of an experienced, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Carina Heights Child Care & Development and help create beautiful beginnings every day.
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
