Lead Educator

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Lead Educator to join our team in providing a safe and stimulating environment which meets the social, cultural, emotional, educational and physical needs of the children and encourages parent and community participation. 

⭐ About the Role

This is a Permanent part-time opportunity across 5 days, Monday to Friday based in the Nursery room. 

As the Lead Educator, you will play a key role in creating a warm, engaging, and stimulating environment where toddlers can thrive. You will lead curriculum planning, mentor fellow educators within your room, and build strong relationships with children and families while ensuring high-quality educational outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about supporting children's development during these important early years and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

🌿 About the Centre

At Journey Early Learning Essendon, we embrace each child’s individuality, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can truly belong, learn, and grow. Our approach is play-based and child-led, fostering curiosity and a genuine love of learning through meaningful, evolving programs.

Our 140-place centre is set across two thoughtfully designed levels, with unique features including dedicated dining spaces for children, a creative art studio, and inviting, natural outdoor yards that encourage exploration. Conveniently located near Essendon Station and tram stops, with a large underground car park, the centre is easily accessible for our team.

With a passionate and experienced team-ranging from educators just beginning their journey to those with over 16 years in the sector-Essendon offers a warm, collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, growth is nurtured, and everyone feels valued and supported. With delicious cafés nearby and strong community connections, it’s a place where you can feel inspired both inside and out, every day. 🌈

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times 
• Lead, develop and implement engaging, high-quality educational programs 
• Mentor and support educators to plan and deliver meaningful learning experiences. 
• Overseeing and approving centre Storypark posts 
• Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration and creativity 
• Provide constructive feedback to educators to promote continuous improvement and a culture of positive change 
• Collaborate with families to ensure each child’s learning journey is supported and enriched 
  
  

🎁 What We Offer

• Above award rates
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you 
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to mentoring and support from experienced leaders
• Mental Health First Aid 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts 
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions 
  
  

💛 About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Lead Educator
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality early childhood education and care
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)