Lead Educator

Little Assets Melbourne city Early Learn ing Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Paid trainings

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Little Assets Melbourne city Early Learn ing Centre – Docklands VIC is seeking a passionate Lead Educator to lead in your room, delivering enriching programs and guiding a team of educators.

You will partner with families to support each child’s development and wellbeing, ensuring EYLF/VEYLDF alignment, safety, and a reflective practice culture across the service.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards).
• Experience in a Lead Educator role (or similar).
• Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• WWCC, Mandatory Child Safety Training 1–4 and Mandatory Child Protection Training.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging programs aligned with EYLF/VEYLDF.
• Lead, mentor, and support fellow educators.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
• Build strong relationships with families and the community.
• Observe, document, and reflect on children's learning.
• Ensure compliance with NQS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program planning

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)

Job description

Little Assets Melbourne city Early Learn ing Centre – Docklands VIC

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our dedicated team. You will take the lead in your room, creating a positive and enriching learning environment that supports each child's development and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)/Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

Leading, mentoring, and supporting fellow educators

Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children

Building strong, respectful relationships with families and the community

Observing, documenting, and reflecting on children's learning

Ensuring compliance with National Quality Standards (NQS)

About you

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)

Previous experience in a Lead Educator role (or similar)

Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Current Working With Children Check (WWCC), Mandatory Child Safety Training-1, 2, 3 and 4 and Mandatory Child Protection Training

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification

About us

At Little Assets Melbourne City, keeping children safe and supported is our top priority. We follow the Child Safe Standards and create an environment where every child feels secure, respected, and included. We value children's voices, celebrate their identities, and work together as a team to ensure their wellbeing and development in a safe, nurturing space.

• Ongoing professional development and paid trainings
• Supportive leadership and team environment