Room Leader- Early Childhood Educator (CSA Level 6 or ECT)
Location: Basics First Early Learning, Canley Heights, NSW 2166
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Between 7:00am – 6:00pm
Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a real difference? Are you ready to be more than just a number at a big centre?
We’re a small, family focused early learning centre in Canley Heights, and we’re looking for motivated educators who want to be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and professional growth. Join a small, close-knit early learning service where your ideas, initiative, and passion for early childhood education will truly make an impact. We offer opportunities to grow, lead, and thrive in a supportive environment where your voice is valued.
Join Our Team!
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Room Leader to join our warm and supportive early learning centre. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team, inspire young learners and create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment. Our size allows our team to focus on their individual teaching philosophies, build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively to learn from one another, fostering continual grow as professionals.
We welcome applications from Qualified Diploma Educators to Early Childhood Teachers (ECT).
About the Role
As our Room Leader, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of educators within or beyond your room. Drive reflective practices.
- Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality educational programs in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Foster positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Law and Regulations.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Observe, document and assess children's learning and development.
- Promote children's wellbeing, safety and individual needs. Drive child paramountcy.
- Work collaboratively with management to achieve continuous quality improvement.
- If you are an ECT, you may be required to offer support and mentoring to all educators.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher qualification).
- Early Childhood Teacher qualification is highly desirable and preferred. (ACECQA approved)
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting), including:
- CPR
- Asthma Management
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Current Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025).
- National Child Safety Training
- Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS).
- Knowledge and practical application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Australian working rights.
- Minimum 2 years full time or equivalent work experience in Early Childhood setting.
Desirable
- Experience as a Room Leader in an early childhood setting.
- Current Food Safety or Safe Food Handling Certificate.
- Knowledge of inclusive education practices.
- Experience using childcare management software OWNA.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and mentoring.
- Positive, collaborative workplace culture.
- Modern, well-resourced learning environments.
- Small centre focus. Space for you hone in on your skills and teaching philosophy.
Child Safety Commitment
Our service is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Children's safety and best interest is the driver behind everything we do and every decision we make. Successful applicants will be required to undergo all relevant background checks and comply with our Child Safe policies and procedures.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about early childhood education and are ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.