Nursery & Toddler Room Leader: Lead, Mentor & Grow

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Lara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA Worker Retention Payment (15% of/‑

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten in Lara Lakes, VIC, is seeking an experienced Room Leader to guide Nursery & Toddler rooms. You will lead daily operations, nurture a welcoming learning environment and mentor a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs.

You will collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain exceptional outcomes, support children with diverse needs, and ensure safety, inclusivity and compliance across the service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in early childhood education.
• Previous Room Leader or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for coaching, mentoring and developing other educators.
• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the day-to-day operations of the room.
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Developing strong relationships with children, families and your team.
• Coaching and mentoring educators to build confidence and capability.
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of engaging programs based on children's interests and individual needs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming room environment and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Room Leader experience

Leadership / coaching

EYLF knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten in Lara Lakes, VIC, is seeking an experienced Room Leader to guide Nursery & Toddler rooms. You will lead daily operations, nurture a welcoming learning environment and mentor a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs.

You will collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain exceptional outcomes, support children with diverse needs, and ensure safety, inclusivity and compliance across the service.