Lead Educators and Assistant Educators

About the role

As a Lead or Assistant Educator at Charley's Place, you will be at the forefront of early childhood education, creating nurturing environments where children can learn, grow and thrive. This role is pivotal to our commitment to providing high-quality childcare and education services that support child development and family wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum-based learning experiences that promote holistic child development

• Creating safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity and social interaction

• Building positive relationships with children and families, fostering trust and open communication

• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistent and cohesive approaches to childcare and education

• Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them develop social skills and resilience

• Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies and procedures

• For Lead Educators: mentoring and supervising other educators, providing guidance and support to ensure quality practice

• For Lead Educators: contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting professional development within the service

• Maintaining accurate records and communicating regularly with parents and carers about their child's progress and wellbeing

About you

• A relevant Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) qualification, such as a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification

• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Knowledge of contemporary early childhood education practices and the ability to implement play-based, child-centred approaches to learning

• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive environments that respect and celebrate diversity

• Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records

• Physical capability to support the active care and supervision of young children

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• For Lead Educator roles: minimum of 1 year leadership experience in an early childhood education setting

Benefits

• Competitive above award remuneration reflecting your qualifications and experience

• Government Retention

• Ongoing professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and ideas

• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives

• Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance

• A commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected

About us

Charley's Place Alderley opened its doors in January 2026. At Charley's Place, we believe educators deserve to feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Our purpose-built centre has been thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection — for children and educators.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

Play – Inspiring curiosity, imagination, and joyful learning

Education – Providing high-quality, child-centred programs

Success – Supporting every child and educator to reach their full potential.