Lead Educator

Above-award pay and discounted childcare for your kids | Flexible, fair rosters that support work and family life | Lead on the floor with a friendly, supportive team

👶 About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Lead Educator to join our team. Our centre operates from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

As a Lead Educator, you will:

• Lead your room of educators in delivering a high-quality, engaging program.
• Plan, document, and reflect on the learning and development of each child in your care.
• Mentor and support your fellow educators and assistants to ensure a cohesive room environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for families, conducting orientations and daily handovers.
• Contribute your insights to the centre’s ongoing Quality Improvement Plan.

💚 What We Offer

• Above-award wages
• Discounted childcare fees for your own children
• Supportive, hands-on leadership and mentoring
• A well resourced, well maintained centre
• Ongoing in house professional development
• A collaborative culture with regular reflective team discussions
• Flexible and fair rostering to support your work-life balance

🎓 You'll Need

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Relevant prior experience in an early childhood setting
• Previous experience in leading a room will be highly regarded
• First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement)
• Valid Working with Children Check (Queensland Blue Card)
• Completed Child Protection training
• Availability to work 5 days a week across all opening and closing shifts

🪄 Why Choose Little Creek Early Learning?

At Little Creek Early Learning, we believe that the heart of our centre in Loganlea is our people. We have worked hard to cultivate a fun and friendly work environment where your voice truly matters. We know that life outside the centre is just as important as the time you spend with us, which is why we are deeply committed to supporting work-life balance through flexibility and fairness in our rosters. When you walk through our doors, you are joining a community of wonderful, friendly families and a team that genuinely backs one another. Our culture is built on reflective team discussions where everyone has a seat at the table and a say in how we shape our days. You will be supported by a management team that is present, approachable, and invested in your success. Whether it is through our ongoing in house professional development or the practical support we provide with learning documentation and daily routines, we ensure you have the tools you need to thrive. There is a unique warmth here that comes from knowing you are part of a group that values collaboration over hierarchy. If you are looking for a place where you can lead with confidence, share your ideas openly, and feel truly appreciated for the vital work you do every single day, you will find your home with us.

Our service is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child. We prioritise the safety, rights and best interests of all children and are dedicated to maintaining a child safe and culturally safe environment. All employees, students and volunteers share responsibility for protecting children from harm and upholding our child safe practices.