EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER / ROOM LEADER

Busy Kidz Pre- School/ Long day Care Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award wages

Supportive Director

Centre Leadership Team

Family-operated service

Professional growth opportunities

Well-resourced learning environments

Job summary

Busy Kidz Pre-School / Long Day Care Centre in Rosemeadow NSW is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher or Diploma Qualified Educator for a full-time leadership position. The role includes Room Leader, Centre Leadership Team Member and Responsible Person duties, subject to regulatory requirements.

The service offers award wages and a supportive director, with opportunities to participate in the Centre Leadership Team, a family-operated environment, and strong emphasis on reflective practice and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching recognised or approved by ACECQA
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with current enrolment towards ACECQA-approved teaching qualification
• Experience in leadership roles such as Room Leader or leadership position
• Strong knowledge of EYLF V2.0, NQS and National Regulations
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Current approved First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management qualifications, or willingness to obtain
• Current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor educators within the room, promoting a positive, respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Plan, implement and critically reflect on meaningful, child-centred educational programs aligned with EYLF V2.0.
• Demonstrate understanding of NQF, NQS and National Regulations.
• Promote children’s agency, independence, wellbeing and active participation in learning.
• Build engaging, inclusive and thoughtfully prepared learning environments.
• Support routines, transitions and responsive relationships with children.
• Maintain supervision and promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing.
• Provide and maintain a child Safe environment.
• Build partnerships with families and community.
• Contribute to QIP, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Support educators through mentoring and professional guidance.
• Undertake Responsible Person duties when designated and regulatory requirements are met.
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to service philosophy and values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Busy Kidz Pre- School/ Long day Care Centre – Rosemeadow NSW

Busy Kidz Pre-School / Long Day Care is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate Early Childhood Teacher or Diploma Qualified Educator working towards an approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification to join the team in a full-time leadership position. This position offers the opportunity to take on the responsibilities of Room Leader, Centre Leadership Team Member and Responsible Person, subject to meeting the relevant regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Award wages and conditions in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument, with remuneration reflecting qualifications, experience and responsibilities.
• A supportive, experienced and hands-on Director.
• The opportunity to be part of our Centre Leadership Team.
• A warm, welcoming and family-operated service.
• A collaborative team environment where educators are valued and supported.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and leadership development.
• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• A service that values meaningful relationships, reflective practice and high-quality early childhood education.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor educators within the room, promoting a positive, respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Plan, implement and critically reflect on meaningful, child-centred educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Promote children’s agency, independence, wellbeing and active participation in their learning.
• Create engaging, inclusive and thoughtfully prepared learning environments.
• Support consistent routines, positive transitions and responsive relationships with children.
• Maintain effective supervision and promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing.
• Provide and maintain a child Safe environment.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community.
• Contribute to our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), critical reflection and continuous improvement processes.
• Support educators through mentoring, professional guidance and positive role modelling.
• Undertake Responsible Person duties when designated and when all regulatory requirements are met.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, initiative and a commitment to our service philosophy and values.

About you

The Educator We Are Looking For We would love to welcome someone who: Leads with love, care and passion. Someone who is professional, reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely committed to making a positive difference in children's lives. We value educators who lead by example, take initiative, embrace change, support their colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace culture. We are looking for someone who understands that quality early childhood education is built on strong relationships, thoughtful practices, teamwork and a shared commitment to providing the very best outcomes for children.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching*, recognised or approved by ACECQA; OR
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with current enrolment and satisfactory progress towards an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
• Previous experience in early childhood education, preferably in a Room Leader or leadership position.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, NQS and National Regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in mentoring, guiding and supporting educators.
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a professional team.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and children’s learning and development.
• A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Current approved First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management qualifications, or willingness to obtain these before undertaking duties requiring them.
• Current approved child protection training relevant to NSW early childhood education and care.
• A valid NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment, verified before commencing child-related work.

Previous Room Leader experience and the ability to undertake Responsible Person duties will be highly regarded.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate child safe recruitment and screening processes, including Working With Children Check verification, reference checks and assessment of their suitability to work with children.

About us

Busy Kidz is a privately owned, family-operated Early Childhood Education and Care Service that has been proudly providing quality care and education to our local community since 2002. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, nurturing and welcoming environment where children, families and educators feel a genuine sense of belonging. Our educational philosophy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, recognising children as capable, competent and confident learners. We value meaningful relationships, children's voices, intentional teaching, slow pedagogy and thoughtfully prepared learning environments that inspire curiosity, creativity and discovery. We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education through reflective practice, professional collaboration and continuous improvement.

The safety, wellbeing, rights and protection of children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, maintaining a strong child safe culture and ensuring all educators understand their professional, ethical and legal responsibilities.