Would you like to work with an inspiring team? Cairns Early Learning is a family-owned and operated, quality early childhood education centre committed to providing exceptional care and education for children from infancy to preschool age. We offer a stimulating and supportive atmosphere where children can explore, learn, and thrive operating between 7am and 6pm.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and experienced Lead Educator who is keen to join the team and offer a creative, inspiring, and supportive learning environment for our children in the heart of Cairns City. Our Lead educators are offered and hourly pay rate 8.5% above award and Educators 5%.

Your Role:

As the Lead Educator of the Pre-Kindergarten class, you will work collaboratively with the management team to support the understanding of, and implementation of, a creative and thoughtful curriculum practice at our centre. You will support a team of dedicated educators to achieve experiential learning outcomes for the children in our care.

Collaboratively leading the implementation of Early Years Learning Framework Version 2.

Work to establish a meaningful curriculum across all rooms at the centre.

Coach and mentor educators to understand and document the play-based learning environment.

Build positive relationships with children, families, and the community.

Located in the Cairns CBD, our service has a community feel and a strong commitment to providing early education and care of a high standard. We are looking for someone who is confident to work within a team environment, having professional relationships and communication with families and co-workers to provide children with a positive and nurturing early childhood experience.

The successful applicant must have the following:

Working with children check (Blue card)

Current First Aid and CPR

Diploma of Children’s Services or working towards.

Available to work 5 days a week, rostered hours between 6:30am-6pm

Knowledge of NQS and EYLF.

Please note: Sponsorship is not offered.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]