Lead Educator – Junior Kindy (2–3) | $1k Sign-On

Journey Early Learning Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Leadership growth

Journey Academy

Weekly educator payments

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Career pathways

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is seeking a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Junior Kindy 2 room for 2–3-year-olds. This permanent part-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a supportive leadership team and a space to shape your room with your ideas.

You’ll mentor a team of educators, deliver play-based learning aligned with EYLF, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to planning, observations and Storypark documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-recognised).
• Lead Educator experience or confidence to step into a lead role.
• Experience with toddlers or Junior Kindy-aged children.
• Solid understanding of EYLF and play-based learning.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support your team of educators.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Guide planning, observations and Storypark documentation.
• Bring your ideas to your room and learning environments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Play-based learning

Family engagement

Observations/Documentation

Education

ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Storypark

Job description

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is seeking a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Junior Kindy 2 room for 2–3-year-olds. This permanent part-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a supportive leadership team and a space to shape your room with your ideas.

You’ll mentor a team of educators, deliver play-based learning aligned with EYLF, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to planning, observations and Storypark documentation.