Lead Educator (Thornlands)

Cleveland, QLD, Australia, 4163; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Staff Childcare Discount

Same-day pay with Thrive

Sonder Safety & Wellbeing platform

Free First Aid & CPR training

Flu vaccinations

Salary packaging options

Retail discounts

Uniforms provided

Daily chef-cooked lunch

Learning library with 90+ courses

Curriculum training (STRONG Beginnings

Manager check-ins and recognition

Job summary

Story House Early Learning is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Educator to lead our Toddler Room at the Thornlands service. You will guide daily activities, support families, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment while building strong relationships with children.

We value professional growth with access to 90+ courses, on-site lunch, uniforms, and a culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Early Childhood Educator with leadership responsibilities in a toddler room.
• Ability to work 5 days a week on rotating shifts including open/close duties.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusivity and respectful relationships with children and families.

Job description

Cleveland, QLD, Australia, 4163 – Cleveland QLD

As an Early Childhood Lead Educator, you already know how important your role is. So, skip the wordy ad and watch the video instead.

We are looking for a Leader of our Toddler Room! You must be able to work 5 days a week across rotating shifts that will include opens and closes.

Below is just a little glimpse into how we value and support our team at our Thornlands service, enhancing careers piece by piece.

We Value You:

• Worker Retention Payment approved provider.
• 75% Staff Childcare Discount*.
• YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – Track, Grow and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive.
• Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing platform.
• FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
• Salary Packaging options.
• Discounts to hundreds of major retailers.
• Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.
• Chef-cooked lunch provided daily.
• Access to our On-Demand Learning Library with 90+ courses and exclusive ECA training to support your growth and career development.
• Be part of our STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where children are encouraged to explore, create, grow and learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
• Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.
• And more…

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care