Lead Educator

Greenleaves The Lead Educator oversees and ensures the delivery of a high-quality education and care program for the children whilst promoting a love of learning. Our Lead Educators ensure that they are developing social responsibility to meet the care and educational needs of individual children and families.

The Lead Educator incorporates best practice and high standards into their educational programs, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of all children within their room. The Lead Educator supports the Green Leaves Commitments in daily principle and practice and actively role models the Green Leaves Commitments within the team. Task & Responsibilities Leads the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs, daily routines and the care of the learning environment, with a collaborative teamwork approach Ensures the learning environment is innovative and inspiring, and reflective of the educational program and the children’s interests  Mentors and guides other educators in their understanding of the National Quality Standards and guidelines and how to reference these into their programs  Regularly evaluate the program, learning outcomes, environment and teaching practices  Inspires conversations and communication about the curriculum that provides a common language for Educators, children, families and the wider community  Is a role model that interacts with children in a warm and positive manner creating a positive learning environment  Provides a safe learning environment for children, including maintaining a high level of care and standard of health and hygiene  Ensures infants are monitored continually throughout each day for signs of hunger, distress, discomfort and tiredness, and that routines are adhered to  Assists in the development of Children’s self-help skills, independence, and self-confidence  Support children daily in achieving developmental milestones Qualification & Experience Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent, or

Early Childhood Teaching qualification Current Senior First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates State relevant

Working with Children Check, Blue Card or Safety Screening Current Child Protection Training  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Highly organized with proven experience juggling a wide range of demands and priorities, and managing time effectively. Essential qualifications/experience/skills

Desirable Previous experience as a Lead Educator  Knowledge and experience with Qikkids and Educa (or similar equivalent platforms)  Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Facebook. About Company Green Leaves Early Learning Ashgrove is conveniently located on Waterworks Road with plenty of on-site parking.

Our bright and inviting learning hubs are filled with rich, warm timber resources and are located on both levels. Custom-built play forts, recycled water pumps that trickle onto rock beds and calming zen garden make for balanced outdoor fun. Our all-inclusive fees provide convenience and peace of mind.

Nappies, linen, hats, nutritious meals and snacks as well as activities such as yoga and music classes, even visiting shows and excursions are included. Green Leaves Ashgrove offers approved and funded kindy program, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

Our Kindy program is led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79423-96500 Job Publish: 18-08-2026 Job Expire: 17-09-2026 Apply on: Lead Educator Job here!

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