Preschool Room Leader & Educational Leader

Mighty Me Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Pathways to Educational Leader / 2IC

Structured professional development

Discounted childcare

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Mighty Me Early Learning Centre in Sefton, NSW, is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to step into a key leadership role within our Preschool program and lead the room with confidence. You will have the opportunity to also take on Educational Leader and/or 2IC responsibilities within our small, high-quality service, with an emphasis on educational excellence and family partnerships.

The centre operates 7:00am–6:00pm and offers above-award wages based on experience, plus structured

Qualifications

• A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in early childhood education.
• At least 1 year experience as a Room Leader is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYLF and NQS.
• Current First Aid & CPR required.
• Valid WWCC and Child Protection training.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a high-quality educational program.
• Support children’s development across all domains.
• Mentor and guide educators within the room.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and centre-wide practice.
• Ensure compliance with the NQS and National Regulations.
• Build strong relationships with families and the team.

Skills

Leadership

EYLF & NQS knowledge

First Aid & CPR

Australian Working Rights

Education

Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Mighty Me Early Learning Centre – Sefton NSW

Full-Time Early Childhood Educator
Preschool Room Leader | Educational Leader | 2IC Opportunity
Sefton, NSW | Immediate Start

Mighty Me Early Learning Centre is seeking an experienced and capable early childhood educator to step into a key leadership role within our Preschool program.

This position is suited to someone ready to take ownership as a Preschool Room Leader, with the opportunity to also take on Educational Leader and/or 2IC responsibilities within a small, high-quality service.

About Mighty Me

Mighty Me Early Learning Centre was founded with a clear vision — to deliver exceptional early education, not just childcare.

We are a boutique, 28-place centre focused on strong developmental outcomes, educator capability, and a genuinely supportive environment. Our program is influenced by expertise in speech pathology, healthcare, and early childhood development, with structured professional development embedded into the way we operate.

About the Centre

• Established and stable, operating at near capacity

• Small 28-place service with a genuine home-like feel

• Modern, well-designed indoor and outdoor environments

• Strong focus on education, not supervision

• Open 7:00am – 6:00pm (children aged 2–6 years)

• Free all-day street parking

The Role

You will lead the Preschool room and play a key role in shaping the educational direction of the centre.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering a high-quality educational program

• Supporting children’s development across all domains

• Mentoring and guiding educators within the room

• Contributing to curriculum planning and centre-wide practice

• Ensuring compliance with the NQS and National Regulations

• Building strong relationships with families and the team

For the right candidate, there is opportunity to step into:

• Educational Leader responsibilities, and/or

• 2IC (Second in Charge) supporting centre leadership

About You

We are looking for a confident, experienced educator who takes pride in their work and understands what quality looks like.

You will have:

• A Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in early childhood education

• At least 1 year experience as a Room Leader (preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of the EYLF and NQS

• Leadership capability and confidence guiding a team

• Current First Aid & CPR

• Valid WWCC and Child Protection training

• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Mighty Me?

• Small, well-run centre where quality is prioritised

• Genuine leadership support — hands-on and engaged

• Above-award wages based on experience

• Clear pathway into Educational Leader / 2IC roles

• Structured professional development

• Discounted childcare

• Supportive, team-oriented environment