Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Lead Montessori Guide to join our Infant Community (15 months–3 years) team in a permanent full-time role. This position requires availability Monday to Friday.

There will be 12 children (aged between 15 months and 3 years) in your classroom daily, with the children attending on set programs.

You will be supported by two (2) full time assistant educators and one (1) lunch/programming cover assistant.

About You

We want educators who see early childhood education as a calling, not just a job. Educators who genuinely want to work with children, nurture their development, and build meaningful connections with families and colleagues.

Our Room Leader must:

be able to work full-time Monday to Friday (maximum of 38 hours per week)

have experience as a Room Leader in a Montessori environment;

hold (or is working towards) Montessori 0-3 qualification;

hold Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent approved by ACECQA);

have an understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard;

hold a current Blue Card (or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card); and

hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates (or be able to obtain these certificates).

To work at our Centre, you must:

be an Australian citizen;

be an Australian permanent resident;

be a New Zealand citizen with a valid New Zealand passport who is eligible for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444); or

currently hold an Australian Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482). We are an approved business sponsor and will pay for all Australia Government costs associated with you changing employers and your visa being sponsored by us. If you are required to reimburse your employer for visa associated costs when you terminate your employment contract, we will pay these costs for you.

About Us

We are a family-owned and operated Montessori Long Daycare Centre located in Burpengary, Queensland. Our purpose-built facility, established in August 2022, is dedicated to nurturing children’s development through the Montessori philosophy. We cater to children aged 6 months to school age across our Nido, Infant, and Children’s House communities.

Our Centre fosters a supportive, collaborative work environment and operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and a two-week closure over Christmas/New Year.

We are dedicated to improving the working standard of early childhood educators and this is reflective in your commencing wage being substantially above the award wage.

We also are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. Applications from First Nations Peoples, people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and LGBTIQ+ identity are welcomed.