Room Leader & Early Childhood Educator

Young Academics; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Academics Mount Pritchard is seeking a passionate Room Leader & Early Childhood Educator to join our Mount Pritchard Service. You will lead day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and collaborate to develop engaging EYLF/NQS-aligned programs.

The role emphasizes child safety, safeguarding, and inclusive practice, with a rotating roster and a full-time commitment from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards).
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and relevant regulations.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR and National Mandatory Child Protection certificates.
• Strong communication, teamwork and documentation skills.
• Genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging educational programs aligned with EYLF, NQS and Young Academics' curriculum.
• Observe and document children's learning and development, promoting wellbeing and independence.
• Maintain active supervision and safe, inclusive learning environments, proactively identifying risks.
• Embed child safety, safeguarding and mandatory reporting into daily practice.
• Build respectful, responsive relationships with children and families and support emotional wellbeing.
• Develop positive partnerships with families and collaborate with fellow educators.
• Participate in reflective practice and contribute to service-wide improvement.

Skills

Room leadership

Child safety

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved) or working towards

Job description

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 45 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate Room Leader & Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant Mount Pritchard Service.

About the roles

As an employee at Young Academics, you will create meaningful learning experiences that support children's learning, development, safety and wellbeing. You will deliver engaging programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and our service philosophy, while creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Child safety is at the heart of everything we do. You will maintain active supervision, embed safeguarding practices into your everyday work and collaborate with fellow educators and families to support each child's wellbeing, confidence and love of learning.

This position is a full-time role – Monday to Friday between 6:30 am – 6:00 pm (rotating roster).

Lead the day-to-day operation of your room and support a collaborative team culture.

Mentor, guide and support educators, trainees, casuals and students within the room.

Work with the Educational Leader to develop and deliver engaging educational programs.

Support effective supervision, room routines, documentation and regulatory compliance.

Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, families and your team.

Model and promote child safety, safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality practice.

Early Childhood Educator Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging educational programs aligned with the EYLF, NQS and Young Academics' curriculum.

Observe and document children's learning and development, creating experiences that promote wellbeing, independence and agency.

Maintain active supervision and safe, inclusive learning environments, proactively identifying and managing risks.

Embed child safety, safeguarding and mandatory reporting requirements into everyday practice.

Build respectful, responsive relationships with children and support their emotional wellbeing and self-regulation.

Develop positive partnerships with families and work collaboratively with fellow educators.

Participate in reflective practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.

About You

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards).

Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant regulations.

Current NSW Employee Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid, CPR and National Mandatory Child Protection certificates.

Strong communication, teamwork and documentation skills.

A genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Child Safety Matters

At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process. Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you. Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.