2-3 Room Leader| Full Time| Zetland

Kids First Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small group sizes

Professional development opportunities

Basement staff parking

Boutique centre

Job summary

Kids First Early Learning Centre – Zetland NSW is seeking an experienced Toddler Room Leader for our 2–3 year old room. You will lead a close-knit team in a boutique, nature-inspired service that values meaningful relationships and inquiry-based learning.

Join a supportive workplace with small group sizes, hands-on management and ongoing professional development, where children are known individually and your planning supports their holistic development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Completed National Child Safe Training.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the NQS, NQF and EYLF.
• Demonstrated experience in programming and planning for children aged 0–3 years.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Current Child Protection training.
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2–3 year old learning environment with a small group of 8 children each day.
• Develop and implement engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child's development.
• Observe, document and plan for children’s learning in line with the EYLF.
• Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive team culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Inquiry-based learning

Observation & documentation

Education

Certificate III/ECE Diploma

National Child Safe Training

First Aid & CPR

NSW Working with Children Check

NQS/NQF/EYLF knowledge

Child Protection training

Job description

Kids First Early Learning Centre – Zetland NSW

Toddler Room Leader | Zetland, Inner City Sydney

• 8 children class size
• Above Award Salary
• Staff parking
• Boutique Centre
• 15 minutes walk from Green Square Station
• Start Immediately

Join a boutique, nature-inspired early learning service where children, educators and relationships come first.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Toddler Room Leader to join our team in our beautiful 2–3 year old room.

If you are an educator who values small group sizes, meaningful relationships, inquiry-based learning and a supportive team culture, we would love to hear from you.

About Our Service

We are a purpose-built boutique service providing high-quality education and care for children aged 0–5 years.

Our service features a beautiful, inspiring nature-based outdoor environment and a warm, home-like atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn, grow and develop socially, emotionally, physically and academically.

Our Approved Provider has over 17 years of experience in the early childhood sector and places a strong emphasis on creating engaging learning environments, supporting educators' professional development and building a positive team culture.

We take a hands-on approach to management and are passionate about creating a workplace where educators feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.

About the Role

As the Toddler Room Leader, you will lead our 2–3 year old learning environment with a small group of 8 children each day.

Working alongside our Educational Leader, you will:

• Develop and implement engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child's individual development.
• Observe, document and plan for children's learning in line with the EYLF.
• Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive team culture.

About You

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about working with toddlers and is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.

You will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Completed National Child Safe Training.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the NQS, NQF and EYLF.
• Demonstrated experience in programming and planning for children aged 0–3 years.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Current Child Protection training.
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

What We Offer

• A beautiful, nature-inspired environment to work in.
• Small group sizes that allow you to build meaningful relationships with children.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated out-of-room programming time.
• Supportive and hands‑on management.
• A positive and collaborative team culture.
• Basement staff parking available.

Why Join Us?

At our service, you won't be just another educator in a large Centre. Our small group sizes and boutique environment allow you to know each child individually, follow their interests and make a genuine difference in their learning and development.

If you are an experienced Toddler Room Leader looking for a supportive, professional and inspiring place to work, we would love to hear from you.