Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader

Leaps & Bounds Preschool; Manly; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with retention pay

Job summary

Leaps & Bounds Preschool Pty Ltd in Manly, NSW seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader to join as a full-time team member. The role blends hands-on classroom practice with mentoring responsibilities and a strategic contribution to preschool direction.

The successful candidate will plan engaging learning experiences, foster strong relationships with families, observe child progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A current Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or equivalent Bachelor's degree).
• A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• A minimum of 3–5 years' experience working in early childhood education settings.
• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation aligned with early learning frameworks such as the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Strong observation and assessment skills, with the ability to document and communicate children's learning effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and staff.
• Leadership potential with the ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and a commitment to providing inclusive, play-based learning experiences.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, health and safety requirements, and regulatory compliance in early childhood settings.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred: Experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity; knowledge of behaviour guidance strategies; experience working with diverse learners and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging learning experiences that promote children's development across all developmental domains.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive community.
• Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their learning journeys and communicating regularly with families about their development.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and stimulating classroom environment that meets all regulatory requirements and reflects best practice standards.
• Mentor and support less experienced educators, providing guidance on pedagogy, classroom management and professional practice.
• Contribute to the development and review of educational policies, procedures and curriculum frameworks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in approach and continuous improvement of educational quality.
• Actively participate in professional development and stay informed about current research and trends in early childhood education.
• Support and supervise volunteers and students placed within the preschool setting.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Quality Standard.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Observation & assessment

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader

Leaps & Bounds Preschool Pty Ltd is an early childhood education provider committed to nurturing curious minds and fostering holistic development in young learners. We create warm, inclusive environments where children thrive socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. Our team is passionate about providing high-quality educational experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning. We value collaboration, creativity and a genuine commitment to supporting each child's unique developmental journey.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader to join our team at our Manly NSW location. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives whilst contributing to the strategic direction of our preschool. As an Educational Leader, you will combine hands-on classroom practice with mentoring responsibilities, supporting the professional development of our team. This role is perfect for an experienced educator who is passionate about early childhood development and ready to take on greater responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging learning experiences that promote children's development across all developmental domains
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive community
• Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their learning journeys and communicating regularly with families about their development
• Maintain a safe, healthy and stimulating classroom environment that meets all regulatory requirements and reflects best practice standards
• Mentor and support less experienced educators, providing guidance on pedagogy, classroom management and professional practice
• Contribute to the development and review of educational policies, procedures and curriculum frameworks
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in approach and continuous improvement of educational quality
• Actively participate in professional development and stay informed about current research and trends in early childhood education
• Support and supervise volunteers and students placed within the preschool setting
• Comply with all relevant legislation, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Quality Standard

What we're looking for

• A current Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or equivalent Bachelor's degree)
• A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• A minimum of 3–5 years' experience working in early childhood education settings
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning and implementation aligned with early learning frameworks such as the Early Years Learning Framework
• Strong observation and assessment skills, with the ability to document and communicate children's learning effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and staff
• Leadership potential with the ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and a commitment to providing inclusive, play-based learning experiences
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, health and safety requirements, and regulatory compliance in early childhood settings
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Preferred: Experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity; knowledge of behaviour guidance strategies; experience working with diverse learners and families

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with the addition of the Retention payments.
• Opportunities for ongoing paid professional development and access to training programmes
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Career progression opportunities, including leadership and mentoring roles
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate to support work-life balance
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
• Staff discounts Minimum 2-week Christmas closure to spend time with family and loved ones
• Paid volunteer days at an organisation of your choice
• Additional unpaid leave options
• Staff recognition including birthdays, celebrations, and appreciation events throughout the year