Lead Educator

Little Champions Child Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Champions Child Care is seeking a Room Leader to oversee a group of children, guiding educators to deliver a play-based, developmentally appropriate educational program aligned with EYLF/MTOP V2.0/VEYLDF. The role emphasizes child safety, strong policy adherence, and collaboration with families and management.

The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), plus First Aid, CPR, and National Child Safety Training, with demonstrated

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required for role.
• First Aid, CPR and safety trainings essential.
• Knowledge of EYLF/MTOP/VEYLDF frameworks preferred.
• Strong understanding of child safety legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a room or group of children.
• Mentor and supervise educators to deliver an engaging educational program.
• Plan and evaluate programs aligned with approved learning frameworks.
• Uphold child safety policies and ensure wellbeing is prioritized.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of EYLF/MTOP/VEYLDF

Knowledge of Education and Care Laws

Child safety & protection awareness

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

First Aid qualification

ACEQA-approved anaphylaxis & emergency asthma management training

CPR training

National Child Safety Training

Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Job description

The room leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a room or group of children, including staff supervision and program delivery. Children's safety, rights and best interests are paramount in all aspects of the Service's operations, decision-making and functions. The room leader ensures that child safety and wellbeing take priority over all other considerations, including financial or management obligations, and are embedded within everyday practice, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

Educational Program & Practice

• Ensure the Service facilitates a play-based learning environment and educational program that fosters exploration, curiosity and meaningful engagement for all children, while promoting agency, creativity and problem solving through hands-on, child-led and inquiry-based investigative experiences and projects in accordance with legislative requirements
• Oversee educators within the service and mentor, lead and support them to develop an educational program based on their knowledge of each child
• Work with the educational leader to successfully plan, implement and evaluate an educational program aligned with an approved learning framework (EYLF/MTOP V2.0/VEYLDF)
• Ensure alignment with the Service philosophy, values and regulatory requirements while engaging in meaningful consultation with children, families, educators and management
• Document, assess and evaluate children's learning and development to ensure that children's progress is observed, captured and understood
• Stay informed about current early childhood education best practices by engaging with contemporary research, sector trends and innovations in pedagogy and child development
• Actively contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) by identifying strengths, challenges, and opportunities to enhance the educational program
• Uphold the rights of all children and support educators in developing ongoing programs tailored to individual needs, strengths, and interests

Children's Health and Safety

• Promote a child safe environment and foster a child safe culture by ensuring the Service implements practices that prevent harm and protect children from abuse and neglect
• Maintain extensive knowledge of child protection legislation, mandatory reporting obligations, and the Service's child safety policies
• Consistently follow child safe policies and procedures, uphold child safe practices, and demonstrate zero tolerance of racism, discrimination or unsafe practices
• Report all allegations, convictions, or instances of misconduct, illegal, or inappropriate behaviour or conduct by employees to the director/nominated supervisor, approved provider, regulatory authority or relevant authorities
• Contribute to the review of policies and procedures relating to children's health, safety and wellbeing and monitor staff compliance
• Ensure that child safety policies and procedures are adhered to when capturing, storing and transmitting images or videos of children and when using digital technologies within the Service
• Ensure children do not leave the Service premises except in accordance with relevant legislation, Service policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of work health & safety (WH&S) legislation by promoting safe practices for staff, children and visitors
• Ensure educators and staff promote consistent, positive responses to children's individual needs, and implement any required adjustments for dietary, allergy, developmental or other specific requirements

Physical Environment

• Implement procedures and daily practices that ensure that the Service provides a safe, supportive and stimulating educational environment in line with the NQF, WH&S legislation and child safe standards
• Work collaboratively with the director/nominated supervisor to identify, manage and reduce hazards within the learning environment
• Monitor the physical environment, follow risk assessments and procedures and promptly report any hazards, incidents, repairs or maintenance concerns
• Participate in regular evaluation of the physical environment to assess how effectively it supports children's learning, wellbeing and engagement
• Follow established procedures to maintain a safe, hazard-free and child-safe environment
• Promote and model environmentally sustainable practices within the room

About you

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent or actively working towards)
• Current approved First Aid qualification
• Current ACECQA approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
• Current approved CPR training
• National Child Safety Training
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) V2.0 and/or My Time Our Place Framework (MTOP) V2.0 (and/or Victorian Early Years Development Framework VEYLDF)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law
• Demonstrated knowledge of Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Child Protection legislation
• Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Be 18 years or older
• Have adequate knowledge and understanding of the provision of education and care to children