Lead Early Educator — Inspire Learning & Mentorship

Fireflies Early Learning; Tewantin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive award pay rates

Substantial childcare fee discounts

Flexible working hours

Staff incentives and recognition

Mentorship and leadership guidance

Paid opportunities for professional开发

Job summary

Fireflies Early Learning Centre in Queensland is seeking Lead Educators to inspire children, support families, and guide fellow educators in delivering high-quality care and education. You will foster strong relationships, model best practices, and contribute to curriculum development.

You’ll join a diverse team with mentorship from centre managers, enjoy flexible benefits, and have opportunities for ongoing professional development in a welcoming, home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Be ready for the opportunity to be part of an innovative and amazing centre that supports independent discovery for children.
• Be a natural at building positive relationships with peers, families, and children.
• Be a positive team player, with a great attitude and a joy for working with children.
• Support our much loved way for teaching and learning.
• Be relentless in your pursuit for professional growth and development.
• Have an unwavering passion for children, their learning and care.
• Minimum of 12 months as an Early Childhood Educator
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Valid Working with Children's Check

Responsibilities

• Want to explore with the children and support them to become leaders of their own learning.
• Build relationships with families and children that inspires learning through play with endless opportunity.
• Be looking for a workplace to call home; a work culture that feels like home.
• Lead and support educators within the room to ensure high-quality education and care practices.
• Collaborate with the Educational Leader to enhance educational practices, support reflective practice, and improve curriculum planning and documentation processes.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and role modelling to educators and students.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
• Support the induction of new educators and assist with their integration into the service.
• Communicate operational and educational matters effectively with the Nominated Supervisor and leadership team.

Skills

Relationship building

Team player

Child-focused

Professional development

Education

Diploma or ACECQA equivalent

Job description

Fireflies Early Learning Centre in Queensland is seeking Lead Educators to inspire children, support families, and guide fellow educators in delivering high-quality care and education. You will foster strong relationships, model best practices, and contribute to curriculum development.

You’ll join a diverse team with mentorship from centre managers, enjoy flexible benefits, and have opportunities for ongoing professional development in a welcoming, home-like environment.