Educational Leader/Assistant Director

Camperdown Sunshine Kids; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Kids is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to step into a leadership role as Educational Leader. The role guides the team, upholds high-quality standards and supports the centre director.

The successful candidate will lead a play-based curriculum and ensure strong community and family engagement. You will bring a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), at least two years as an ECT and two years as Educational Leader, plus NSW Working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years as an Early Childhood Teacher.
• Minimum 2 years as Educational Leader.
• Proven experience with the NQF/ EYLF assessment process and achieving at least Meeting National Quality Standard.
• Strong leadership to mentor educators and guide curriculum development.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; team-first mindset.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the educator team in designing and implementing an engaging, play-based curriculum.
• Maintain high compliance standards aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF.
• Manage programming, documentation and time to support seamless room operations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with families, staff and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentor educators

Educational Leader

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Sunshine Kids has been providing care to families in Sydney’s inner west for 20 years. We are a privately owned centre. Our passionate team members educate and care for 103 children per day in our converted warehouse space. We take inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy and our philosophy is based upon nurturing, learning, respect and community. We are located close to local parks and cafes. We have long term staff with many employees over 15 years employment.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) ready to step into an impactful leadership role. The ECT would also be the Educational Leader and will guide the team, foster excellence in early learning, and uphold high-quality educational standards. Assist the centre director when required.

Full time roll with mixed on floor and off floor responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and mentor the educator team in designing and implementing an engaging, play-based curriculum.

Maintain high compliance standards aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF

Manage programming, documentation and time effectively to support seamless room operations

Foster collaborate relationships with families, staff and the wider community

About you:

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Minimum 2 years of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher

Experience as an Educational Leader for minimum 2 years

Proven track record of navigating the Assessment and Rating process with a minimum outcome of Meeting National Quality Standard

Strong leadership capability to mentor educators, inspire growth and guide curriculum development

Exceptional time efficiency, strong organisational skills and a collaborative team-first mindset

Current working with children check (NSW)

Current Early Childhood First aid certificate, CPR and Anaphylaxis.