Lead Educator

Play and Learn
Karalee, QLD
A$33.57-$37.59 p/h
Education & Training → Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


We’re looking for a passionate, Diploma Qualified Lead Educator to join our supportive team at Karalee Play and Learn!
We're a privately owned and operated Early Childhood Service providing high-quality care and education for children aged birth to 5 years.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive Pay – Up to 4% above award for Lead Educators
- Flexible hours on a rotating roster
- 60% Staff Discount – On childcare fees for your own little ones
- Paid Training – Including First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Red Nose, Fire Safety, and Food Safety
- Dedicated Programming Time – 4+ hours per week, with paper-based A3 programs and computer-based observations (no apps to update!)
- Work-Life Balance – We support our educators' well-being
- Uniform Provided – Including hat and sunscreen
- Christmas Closure – Enjoy a well-earned break from Dec 25 through the New Year
- Supportive Environment – Be part of a close-knit, community-focused team

About the Role:

As a Lead Educator, you will:

Lead your room team with professionalism, positivity, and purpose

Develop and deliver high-quality educational programs

Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Maintain compliance with EYLF and NQS

What You Need:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Current Blue Card

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain)

A strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS

A genuine passion for early childhood education


About Play and Learn

Thornlands, QLD, Australia

At Play To Learn we want to capture the essence of childhood by providing the ingredients for children’s growth and development. Play is one of the most important needs a child has. We have carefully chosen resources to reflect our belief that a child plays to learn. Our resources encourage children’s imagination, sense of wonder and curiosity.

If you are in the Early Childhood field, a parent or have children in your life we can provide Eco friendly non toxic quality toys, books and much more that are ethically produced.

We will visit you at your service and we can also attend your Early Childhood Conference, Training Day or Expo.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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