At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team of educators while creating engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Join Journey Early Learning, a brand-new centre in Parap with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid birthday leave, weekly payments, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Genuine career development opportunities in a high-quality learning environment.
- Why this job: Shape a new centre's culture and build meaningful connections from day one.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and previous Lead Educator experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20.7 - 25.3 $ per hour.
Journey Early Learning is opening our brand-new 98-place centre in Parap, and we’re looking for experienced Diploma-qualified Lead Educators to join our team. With opportunities currently available across all rooms and age groups, this is your chance to bring your leadership experience to a brand-new environment, build your room and team from the beginning, and create meaningful connections with children and families from day one. Diploma qualification and previous Lead Educator experience are essential.
About the Role
- Lead, mentor and support a team of educators
- Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
- Help establish your room’s routines, environments and team culture
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing
- Guide observations, planning and Storypark documentation
- Work closely with the Centre Leadership Team
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
You’re an experienced Lead Educator who is confident leading a room, supporting your team and creating high-quality learning environments. You’ll bring:
- ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Previous experience as a Lead Educator
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and play-based learning
- Confidence mentoring and supporting educators
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative and positive leadership style
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
- Completed National Child Safety Training
Journey Parap is our brand-new 98-place early learning centre, offering the opportunity to be part of a new team and help shape the centre culture from the very beginning. With positions available across our learning environments, we’re looking for experienced Lead Educators who are excited to bring their knowledge, ideas and leadership to a new centre while building strong connections with their team, children and families.
Why You’ll Love Journey
- Join a brand-new centre and team from the beginning
- Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP), paid weekly
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- High-quality, purpose-built learning environments
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to creating safe environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.
Lead Educator in Darwin employer: Journey Early Learning
Journey Early Learning is an exceptional employer, offering Lead Educators the unique opportunity to shape a brand-new 98-place centre in Parap. With a strong focus on employee growth, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative culture, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions while building meaningful connections with children and families. Enjoy benefits like paid birthday leave, weekly retention payments, and access to retail discounts, all while working in a purpose-built learning space dedicated to child safety and wellbeing.
