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Preschool Lead Educator

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Australia , Canberra

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Salary:

39.06 - 40.24 AUD / Hour
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Job Description:

As the Preschool Lead Educator, you’ll work alongside the Centre Director and Educational Leader to design and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences for children.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design and implement an intentional, inquiry-based curriculum that values children’s voice, agency, and curiosity
  • Collaborate with a passionate team of educators to embed reflective practice, project-based learning, and documentation of children’s thinking and ideas
  • Build strong partnerships with families, recognising them as co-constructors of learning
  • Mentor and inspire your team, fostering professional growth and pedagogical excellence
  • Ensure the learning environment reflects beauty, respect, and creativity, aligning with the Reggio Emilia philosophy and EYLF v2.0 principles and uphold a high standard of cleanliness
  • Implement and support the practice of children’s inclusion plans, through ensuring the environment and program is unique and reflects each child’s needs
  • Ensure that you have a strong partnership and ability to support families in providing inclusion strategies and inclusive practices and meet regularly to sustain this relationship

Requirements:

  • An Early Childhood Qualification recognized at a Children’s Services Employee Level 4 or higher
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management certifications
  • Substantial professional experience and strong administrative skills, with a knack for time management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with children and adults
  • Proven leadership skills and high self-motivation
  • Working With Venerable People Card
  • Food Safety Training
  • 2 years experience
  • Qualified Educator
  • Associate Degree/Diploma

Nice to have:

  • Brings leadership, initiative, and creativity to every interaction
  • Has a deep understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach, early childhood theory, and contemporary practice
  • Is passionate about documentation, the image of the child, and the power of environments as the “third teacher.”
  • Thrives on collaboration, reflective dialogue, and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, and mentoring skills
  • Demonstrates and applies knowledge on the ACT child safe standards and Children’s rights into practice and intentional learning with children and families
  • Enthusiastic towards new theory and research, and consistently ensure that your practices align with upcoming research and theory and on-share this information
What we offer:
  • Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off to celebrate you! For permanent team members
  • Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: available for permanent team members
  • Referral Bonus Scheme: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team
  • Salary Sacrificing: our provider is Maxxia
  • Uniform Allowance: Receive a full uniform set and annual top-ups
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider
  • Employee Peer Recognition Program: Edge Excellence Awards
  • Onsite Flu Vaccinations
  • Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 17, 2026

Expiration:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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