Lead Educator: Playful, Impactful Early Learning Leader

Joy Early Learning; Terranora; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Overtime pay

CPR & First Aid provided

Uniforms provided

Loyalty bonuses

Refer-a-friend bonus

Lunch provided

Paid birthday leave

Centre budgets

Job summary

Joy Early Learning is expanding and seeking passionate Lead Educators who value wellbeing, balance and professional growth. You will create engaging, play-based learning environments, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to reflective programming.

The role offers fair pay, clear pay bands, and opportunities for career pathways across Joy centres, with supported onboarding and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for early childhood education.
• Diploma or ECT qualification, or working towards it.
• Blue Card obtained.
• Geckko Foundations and Advanced training completed.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning environments.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to meaningful programming and reflective practice.
• Be supported to do your best work.

Skills

Love for ECE

Team-first mindset

Warm, professional approach

Education

Diploma/ECT qualification (or working towards)

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Tools

Blue Card

Geckko Foundations training

Geckko Advanced training

Job description

Joy Early Learning is expanding and seeking passionate Lead Educators who value wellbeing, balance and professional growth. You will create engaging, play-based learning environments, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to reflective programming.

The role offers fair pay, clear pay bands, and opportunities for career pathways across Joy centres, with supported onboarding and ongoing development.