Nursery Lead Educator & Mentor (Part-Time)

Journey Early Learning; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educator Worker Retention Payments

Birthday leave & anniversary recognit•

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Supportive leadership

Leadership development opportunities

High-quality learning environments

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Riverhills is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Nursery Room and guide our team. You will deliver high-quality education and care, create nurturing play-based experiences aligned with the EYLF, and support babies' routines and wellbeing in a warm, collaborative setting.

You'll be a confident leader, mentoring educators, building strong connections with children and families, and partnering with the Centre Leadership Team to achieve positive

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Previous Lead Educator experience, ideally within a Nursery environment.
• Strong understanding of babies' development, individual routines and responsive care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Completed National Child Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support your team to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Create nurturing, play-based learning experiences aligned with EYLF.
• Support babies' routines, development and wellbeing.
• Build secure, meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Guide observations, planning and documentation through Storypark.
• Create a calm, safe and engaging Nursery environment.
• Collaborate with Centre Leadership Team to support quality outcomes.

Skills

Lead Educator experience

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates

Current Working with Children Check

National Child Safety Training

Tools

Storypark

Job description

Journey Early Learning Riverhills is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Nursery Room and guide our team. You will deliver high-quality education and care, create nurturing play-based experiences aligned with the EYLF, and support babies' routines and wellbeing in a warm, collaborative setting.

You'll be a confident leader, mentoring educators, building strong connections with children and families, and partnering with the Centre Leadership Team to achieve positive