Room Leader – Diploma Qualified | Early Childhood

The Little Village Early Learning Centre; Kingswood; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Dedicated off-the-floor programming

Quarterly room budgets

Paid professional development

Discounted childcare fees for Educator

Uniform provided

Career progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

The Little Village Early Learning Centre – Kingswood NSW is seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to guide a room, mentor the team and help make decisions when needed. You will plan play-based learning aligned with EYLF, maintain high programming standards and documentation, and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

We offer competitive pay, dedicated planning time, quarterly room budgets, professional development, discounted childcare fees for educators and

Qualifications

• Hold ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as Room Leader in early childhood.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Assessment and Rating process.
• Proficient with digital documentation and learning platforms.
• Able to guide a team, lead by example and communicate openly.

Responsabilités

• Be a hands-on mentor who models great teaching and teamwork.
• Support educators with confidence, kindness and clear communication.
• Recognise each team member's strengths and help them grow.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration and fresh ideas.
• Create learning environments where children feel safe, confident, and have a genuine sense of belonging.
• Plan and deliver meaningful, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Maintain high standards across programming, documentation and daily practices.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Creativity

Initiative

Teamwork

Formation

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Outils

Digital documentation platforms

Description du poste

Room Leader – Diploma Qualified | Early Childhood

The Little Village Early Learning Centre – Kingswood NSW

Available to start now or in 2027? We'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced, Diploma-qualified Room Leader who's confident leading a room, supporting other educators and making decisions when needed. Someone who takes initiative, communicates openly and knows how to bring a team together.

Why Join Our Village?

• Competitive pay: $38–$45 per hour + super, based on experience

• Dedicated off-the-floor programming time to plan and document learning

• Quarterly room budgets to bring your creative ideas to life

• Paid professional development to support your growth

• Discounted childcare fees for educators

• Uniform provided

• Career progression opportunities

About Us

We're a family-owned and operated, 59-place early learning centre in Kingswood, proudly celebrating 10 years in 2026.

Our educators are at the heart of our village. They're the reason families choose The Little Village and why we've built such a strong reputation in our community.

We're proud of the team we've built and believe great educators deserve to work alongside great people. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your experience is valued, your ideas are encouraged and everyone has something to contribute.

We're conveniently located near Western Sydney University and public transport.

About the Role

As a Room Leader, you'll lead by example, mentor your team and take ownership of creating a welcoming, engaging learning environment.

You'll:

• Be a hands-on mentor who models what great teaching and teamwork look like

• Support educators with confidence, kindness and clear communication

• Recognise each team member's strengths and help them grow and develop their practice

• Encourage creativity, collaboration and fresh ideas within your team

• Work together to create learning environments where children feel safe, confident, and have a genuine sense of belonging

• Plan and deliver meaningful, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• Maintain high standards across programming, documentation and daily practices

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold an ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher recognised qualification

• Have at least 3 years' experience as a Room Leader in early childhood education

• Have a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Assessment and Rating process

• Are confident using digital documentation and learning platforms

• Can guide a team, make decisions and lead by example

• Value teamwork, respectful relationships and open communication

• Bring creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for early childhood education

• Have your own interests, ideas or talents you'd love to share with the children and team

We’re Also Hiring a Diploma Educator

We’re also looking for a Diploma-qualified Educator to join our team.

If you’re an experienced educator who shares our approach to early childhood education but isn’t looking for a leadership role, we’d still love to hear from you.

Ready for a Change?

Whether you’re ready to start now or planning your next move for 2027, we’re happy to work with the right candidates on a suitable start date.

We welcome educators from all backgrounds and life experiences.

If you’re looking for a centre where your ideas are encouraged, your contribution is valued and you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.