Lead Educator (Caringbah)

Story House Early Learning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay (Humanforce Thrive)

Sonder wellbeing platform

First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

Retail discounts

Uniforms provided

On-demand learning library

STRONG Beginnings curriculum exposure

Service celebrations & recognition

Job summary

Story House Early Learning in Caringbah is opening a brand-new 118-place service and is seeking Diploma-qualified Lead Educators to join from day one. We offer birth-to-3 placement options and a chance to shape the service as it starts.

If shortlisted, you’ll complete a short video interview and attend an assessment day. You’ll also experience our benefits: same-day pay, wellbeing platform, vaccinations, retailer discounts, inclusive uniforms and access to our learning library.

Qualifications

• Must hold Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience with birth to 3 years age group is desirable.
• Ability to help shape a brand-new service from day one.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Service Manager and teammates to build and run a new, 118-place service.
• Lead learning experiences and bring learning to life in daily practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Story House Early Learning – Caringbah NSW

Brand-New 118-Place Service | 6 Rooms | Caringbah

Our new Caringbah service has opened and we’re looking forDiploma-qualified Lead Educators to join us from the very beginning.

We have opportunities across age groups birth to 3 years. This is your chance to walk into a brand-new, purpose-built 118-place service and help shape how it feels, how it runs and how learning comes to life from day one.

As an Early Childhood Lead Educator, you know how integral your role is. Watch the video instead, and below, uncover how we value you, enhancing your career piece by piece with fantastic benefits at our Caringbah service.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a short one-way video interview so we can learn more about your experience and what excites you about building a service from the ground up.

From there, selected candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day at the service alongside other potential Lead Educators.

This is more than an interview. It’s your opportunity to:

• Step inside the brand-new space
• Meet the Service Manager
• Connect with potential teammates
• Show us how you collaborate, lead and bring learning to life

We’re intentionally building this team from day one and we want every piece to fit beautifully.

We Value You:

• YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – Track, Grow and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive.
• Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing platform.
• FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
• Discounts to hundreds of major retailers.
• Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.
• Access to our On-Demand Learning Library with 90+ courses and exclusive ECA training to support your growth and career development.
• Be part of our STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where children are encouraged to explore, create, grow and learn through meaningful, hands‑on experiences.
• Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.