Lead Educator — Joyful, Play‑Led Learning Champion

Joy Early Learning; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discounted childcare for staff

Job summary

Joy Early Learning is seeking passionate Lead Educators to join our growing multi-centre team. You’ll create engaging, play-based learning environments, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to meaningful programming while feeling supported, not stretched, in a workplace that values wellbeing and development.

You'll work across Aura and Moffat centres, with fair pay, balanced hours and opportunities to grow professionally in a collaborative, innovative environment

Qualifications

• Love for early childhood education
• Team-first mindset and warm, professional approach
• Willingness to work across Aura and Moffat centres

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning environments
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Contribute to meaningful programming and reflective practice
• Be supported — not stretched — to do your best work

Skills

Early childhood education

Team player

Professional mindset

Education

Diploma/ECT qualification

Geckko Foundations training

Geckko Advanced training

ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification

Job description

Joy Early Learning is seeking passionate Lead Educators to join our growing multi-centre team. You’ll create engaging, play-based learning environments, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to meaningful programming while feeling supported, not stretched, in a workplace that values wellbeing and development.

You'll work across Aura and Moffat centres, with fair pay, balanced hours and opportunities to grow professionally in a collaborative, innovative environment