" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLead Educator - Cleveland LDC \u0026amp; Kindy\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3160\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3161\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3162\"\u003e Brisbane East and Bayside Suburbs \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3163\"\u003e Permanent - Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and inspire in a community connected Long day care and Kindy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow your career with mentoring, support and dedicated planning time.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy a competitive salary, childcare discounts and work-life balance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLead Educator (Group Leader) | Cleveland LDC \u0026amp; Kindy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent, full-time | 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLead, inspire and make a lasting impact in a community where children are known, valued and encouraged to thrive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs our \u003cstrong\u003eLead Educator / Educational Leader,\u003c/strong\u003e you\u0027ll guide the Junior Kindy program, mentor fellow educators, and help deliver engaging learning experiences that support children\u0027s development and school readiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased at our 59-place service within Star of the Sea Primary School, you\u0027ll enjoy being part of a connected school and parish community that supports children from their earliest years through to their transition to Prep.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Don\u0027t miss this opportunity to combine leadership, educational excellence and community connection in a truly rewarding role. \u003cstrong\u003eApply today\u003c/strong\u003e and discover the difference you can make at Catholic Early EdCare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and deliver a high-quality, inclusive educational program in the Junior Kindy room\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport children\u0027s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilise dedicated non-contact time to plan, document, and reflect on the educational program\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage with mentoring support from the Practice Excellence team as part of your ongoing professional development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and fellow educators\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate actively in ongoing professional and personal development\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJob Requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold a \u003cstrong\u003eDiploma in Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/strong\u003e or an ACECQA approved equivalent \u0026mdash; essential for this role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMandatory Child Protection (Geccko) Course 1 \u0026amp; 2 \u0026mdash; Course 3 \u0026amp; 4 optional but highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA valid Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience in a lead educator or room leader role is highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Salary\u003c/strong\u003e - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Development\u003c/strong\u003e - Benefit from dedicated non-contact time and ongoing mentoring from our Practice Excellence team, supporting your growth as a leader\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork life balance\u003c/strong\u003e - Benefit from a structured Monday to Friday full-time role, allowing you to achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReward and Recognition Program\u003c/strong\u003e - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work and outstanding contribution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployee Referral Bonus\u003c/strong\u003e - Know someone who\u0027d be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 95% Childcare Discount\u003c/strong\u003e - Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services \u0026mdash; supporting both your career and your family\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe:\u003c/strong\u003e Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply:\u003c/strong\u003e Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you\u0027re the perfect fit for the role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1130406\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "