Lead Educator: Grow Teams, Shape Young Minds

Grow Early Education Coburg; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Retention payment

Childcare fee discount

Free health certifications

Annual child protection training

Brand discounts

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Supportive management

Job summary

Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Coburg is seeking a Lead Educator to guide the Jr Kindy room with 5 days per week, leveraging 3+ years of experience. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and positive family and community engagement, aligned with EYLF and NQF standards.

You will mentor peers, develop educational programs, and contribute to a collaborative, forward‑driving learning environment in Coburg.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in Children’s Services as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Working with Children Check and approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF.
• Prior experience leading a classroom and writing educational programs.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Coburg is seeking a Lead Educator to guide the Jr Kindy room with 5 days per week, leveraging 3+ years of experience. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and positive family and community engagement, aligned with EYLF and NQF standards.

You will mentor peers, develop educational programs, and contribute to a collaborative, forward‑driving learning environment in Coburg.