Lead Educator - Shape Young Minds in a 9-Day Fortnight

Childcare & Kindergarten; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Family-friendly access to centres

Discounts up to 75% of gap fee

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarships up to $6000

Job summary

C&K Coolum Community Childcare centre in Queensland invites applications for a Lead Educator role. You’ll guide children’s development in a safe, play-based environment and work with a long-serving team that values family partnerships and community connection.

This full-time role operates on a 9-day fortnight, with a competitive hourly wage and extensive staff benefits designed to support well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be willing to commence studying, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Completed National Child Safety Training – Foundation and Advanced Certificates (Courses 1 to 5).
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card and Police Check current within three months.

Responsibilities

• Guide children's development in a natural, engaging environment.
• Collaborate with a long-serving team to support families and community connections.
• Maintain high standards of safety and well-being in the play-based learning space.
• Contribute to a centre culture that values teamwork, stability and community involvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Child safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

C&K Coolum Community Childcare centre in Queensland invites applications for a Lead Educator role. You’ll guide children’s development in a safe, play-based environment and work with a long-serving team that values family partnerships and community connection.

This full-time role operates on a 9-day fortnight, with a competitive hourly wage and extensive staff benefits designed to support well-being and professional growth.