Room Leader

14 hours ago

Liverpool NSW, Australia Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre Full time $72,000 - $86,400 per year

Pay: A$36 per hour plus workers retention

Permanent part time or Full time hours per week)

Job description:

Room Leader / Lead Educator Toddler Room

Liverpool NSW | Above Award Pay + Employee benefits

About Us

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre is a proudly family-owned childcare centre with over 10 years of experience in the early childhood education and care industry. We provide high-quality education for children aged 9 months to 6 years, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Our philosophy is simple - By investing in our people, we create a nurturing, supportive, and inspiring environment where both children and educators thrive.

We are now seeking a motivated Room Leader / Lead Educator to join our passionate team.

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will:

  • Lead, inspire and mentor your team of early childhood educators
  • Deliver engaging, play-based learning programs aligned with EYLF and NQS
  • Create safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments for children
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Oversee program planning, documentation, and assessment
  • Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance
  • Act as the Responsible Person when required

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of NQS, EYLF and relevant childcare legislation (must have)
  • Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection training
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Previous experience as a Room Leader (at least 3 years) or Lead Educator (Assessment & Rating experience highly regarded)
  • Hold at least 5 years of general experience in the industry
  • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Chinese/Vietnamese and/or Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian is desirable.

Must be available to extend shifts occasionally when needed, within the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm

Employee Benefits:

  • Above award wages (5–10% depending on experience) + Worker Retention Payment
  • Up to 50% childcare discount for your own children
  • Supportive management and an amazing team culture
  • Paid professional development, mentoring, and training opportunities
  • Located 5 mins away from Liverpool Westfields
  • Quarterly team outings, annual bonus's for top performers, free food/drinks fortnightly.

Apply Now

If you're a passionate early childhood educator looking for your next career step in a supportive centre that values its team, click Apply Now or send your CV to

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 31 – 38 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Free drinks
  • Free food
  • Maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

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