Lead Educator

Journey Early Learning Group; Echuca; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid birthday leave & anniversary

Journey Academy and ongoing PD

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Group is hiring a Lead Educator for Echuca West. You will lead your learning environment, guide a team, and design engaging, play-based experiences reflecting each child’s interests and needs.

You’ll partner with families and the Centre Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative learning atmosphere across nursery, toddler, and kindergarten spaces.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential).
• Completed National Child Safety Training + Victorian Child Protection Training.
• Experience as Lead Educator or ready to step into leadership.
• Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Passion for creating meaningful learning experiences for children.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Experience with Storypark or similar platforms is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of your learning environment
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Lead programming, observations, documentation and reflective practice
• Mentor and support educators within your team
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
• Contribute to a positive team culture

Job description

Lead Educator | Echuca West

We’re looking for passionate and confident Lead Educators to join one ofJourney Early Learning’s newest centres, Echuca West.

With opportunities across our learning environments, this is an exciting opportunity to join the team from the beginning, help shape the centre’s culture and create meaningful learning experiences for children.

About the Role

As a Lead Educator, you’ll lead your learning environment, support your team and create engaging, play-based experiences that reflect the interests, strengths and individual needs of each child.

You’ll build strong relationships with children and families, lead programming and documentation, and work closely with the Centre Leadership Team to create a positive, collaborative learning environment.

We’re welcoming applications from experienced Lead Educators across Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten spaces who are ready to bring their passion, ideas and leadership to our centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of your learning environment
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Lead programming, observations, documentation and reflective practice
• Mentor and support educators within your team
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
• Contribute to a positive team culture

About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential)
• Completed National Child Safety Training + Victorian Child Protection Training
• Experience as a Lead Educator or a confident educator ready to step into leadership
• Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning
• Passion for creating meaningful learning experiences for children
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• Experience with Storypark or similar platforms is highly regarded

About Our Echuca West Centre

Designed with intention, our newest centre places children, educators and families at the heart of every space.

• Licensed for 120 children across 8 learning environments
• Purpose-built, modern and beautifully resourced
• Operating 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Strong focus on community connection, outdoor learning and meaningful excursions
• Dedicated onboarding and mentoring for all foundation team members

Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, your growth is supported through Journey Academy, mentoring and ongoing professional development. As a Lead Educator, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your leadership capability and build your career with us.

Why You’ll Love Journey

• Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Journey Academy and ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• Clear pathways for career progression

Safeguarding Commitment

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure and protected every day.