Lead Educator

10 hours ago

Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia Bay Explorers Early Learning Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Join our talented and fun team as a respected Early Childhood Lead Educator Meet your future colleagues today, on You'll play a pivotal role in fostering a love of learning through play and exploration. Your creativity and passion for early education will help shape curious minds, guiding children on their journey of discovery and growth.

Are you ready to hit peak job satisfaction? Join us and thrive as you collaborate with colleagues in a fun and mutually respectful atmosphere.  We have a role for a Lead Educator and for an ECT in our wonderful Kindergarten room.

Apply now to join our happy and supportive team, enjoying ABOVE AWARD conditions.  We want to meet you – and invite you to share your skills and interests with us and our families.

At our spacious, fresh Service, every day is filled with exciting projects and endless opportunities for fun and connection. Environments are very well resourced, and our leadership team promotes a culture focused on wellbeing. Children are at the heart of what we do, and our team is deeply appreciated by parents for our professionalism, kindness and ability to carry off goop on our shirts, sand in our shoes and paint everywhere else.

Advance your career in the most professional (and fun) Service in the region.

What Bay Explorers can offer you:

  • ABOVE-AWARD wages and conditions PLUS the 10% Educator Retention Grant
  • Thrive in a warm, and welcoming environment
  • Feel confident as your uniform needs are fully taken care of
  • Up to 80% off your own childcare fees
  • Fresh and delicious meals prepared by our fabulous Chefs
  • Advance your career with extensive fully-funded professional development opportunities, resources, and innovative technology
  • First few days out of ratio as a solid induction to build confidence and knowledge
  • We encourage creativity - take your practice to the next level
  • Generous, light-filled spaces for all Educators and children, both indoors and outdoors
  • Be part of our community-focused Giving Program
  • Prioritised health and wellbeing with free annual flu shots
  • Enjoy fun team activities, including our epic end-of-year celebrations and gifts
  • We can help you apply for a scholarship for a Graduate Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in ECEC
  • Ask about unique additional benefits that grow over time, recognising loyalty

Your skills and qualifications:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor Qualified
  • Three years ECEC experience, with good understanding of EYLF and NQS
  • Current Blue Card
  • Current approved First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection qualifications
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration with the team, children, families, and our wonderful local community

Get a sneak peek into why our families love us through our socials -

We're ready to meet you Send an email to and attach your resume and cover letter showing why you'd be a great fit for Bay Explorers.

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