Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career? Happy Faces Early Learning Centre, Meadowbank is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join our warm and supportive team.

About Us:
Happy Faces is a small, close-knit early learning community licensed for just 31 children per day, spread across three age-based rooms:

Nursery (0–2 years)

Toddlers (2–3 years)

Preschool (3–5 years)

Our size allows us to form meaningful relationships with children and families, and to create a nurturing environment where educators feel valued and supported.

The Role:
We are currently seeking a qualified Diploma Educator or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) with prior experience in a Room Leader role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead either our Toddler Room (2–3 years) or Preschool Room (3–5 years) – depending on your experience, strengths and interests.

As Room Leader, you will:

Plan and implement high-quality, age-appropriate educational programs

Lead and mentor a small team of educators within your room

Build strong partnerships with families

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children

Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies

What We’re Looking For:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Experience as a Room Leader in a similar setting

Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Commitment to providing high-quality care and education

Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Why Join Us?

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Small group sizes and low ratios

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Flexibility and autonomy in your teaching practice

A genuine focus on child safety and wellbeing

Child Safe Commitment:
Happy Faces Early Learning Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment, and all applicants will be required to undergo child safety screening.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a passionate and experienced educator ready to inspire young minds and lead a room with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.