Lead Educator - Early Learning Centre

We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Lead Educator. This is a full-time role looking after children aged 3-4 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

The Early Childhood Lead Educator is responsible for leading and delivering the educational program within the Pre-Kindy classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment that supports children's development across all key learning areas. The Lead Educator maintains a high level of supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in their care. In addition, they provide practical support to teaching staff, assist with student learning, complete routine administrative tasks, and contribute to the organisation, presentation, and maintenance of the learning environment and resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run the program for the pre-kindy classroom

• Support children’s learning and development through individual and small group activities.

• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and colleagues.

• Prepare learning resources and complete administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and document preparation.

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, break times, excursions, and special events.

• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment that meets National Quality Standards.

• Provide guidance and support to fellow educators and step into the Responsible Person role when required.

• Attend team meetings and assist with general operational duties as directed by the Head of Early Learning.

• Extra annual leave day per year (wild card day) 
• Free onsite parking
• 3 hours of programming time per week
• Growth opportunities 
• Supportive environment 

Why Join Canterbury College:

At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger. 

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including a Cover Letter and a Resume to Mr Daniel Walker, Principal.

**Interviews may commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the College reserves the right to fill the position position prior to the closing date.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.  

Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.