Experienced Baby Room Lead Educator

EDUCATING KIDS EARLY LEARNING; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EDUCATING KIDS EARLY LEARNING in Townsville is seeking a Lead Educator for a babies 0–2 room. You will lead daily operations, foster secure relationships with each infant, and provide responsive, individualized care within a supportive team.

You will plan developmentally appropriate experiences, partner with families, and ensure strong supervision, hygiene, safety and adherence to national frameworks. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or approved equivalent required.
• Experience as Lead Educator for babies aged 0–2 years.
• Solid understanding of babies' developmental and emotional needs.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current approved first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications
• Recent child protection and child safety training
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to providing safe, nurturing and responsive care

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the baby room
• Create a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Develop meaningful relationships with babies and their families
• Plan and document age-appropriate learning experiences
• Support each baby's individual routines, interests and development
• Guide and collaborate with other educators in the room
• Maintain high standards of supervision, hygiene, safety and child protection
• Work in accordance with the National Quality Framework and approved learning frameworks

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Safety & safeguarding

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

About the role

You will lead a small group of babies aged 0-2 years, allowing you to build secure, trusting relationships with each child and provide responsive, individualised care. You will have a strong understanding of babies' developmental and emotional needs, including attachment, routines, sleep, nutrition, sensory exploration and early communication.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the baby room

• Create a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment

• Develop meaningful relationships with babies and their families

• Plan and document age-appropriate learning experiences

• Support each baby's individual routines, interests and development

• Guide and collaborate with other educators in the room

• Maintain high standards of supervision, hygiene, safety and child protection

• Work in accordance with the National Quality Framework and approved learning frameworks

About you

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Educator working with children aged 0-2 years

• A sound understanding of babies' physical, emotional, social and developmental needs

• A current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

• Current approved first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications

• Relevant and current child protection and child safety training

• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills

• A genuine commitment to providing safe, nurturing and responsive care

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to lead a small, group of babies, giving you the time and space to provide meaningful, individual attention. You will join a supportive team that values professional practice, strong family partnerships and the important role early childhood educators play in each baby's first years.