Become a Woodlander
Join the team as a Lead Educator to deliver great education to our children and families at our Sunbury Campus
About Us
Woodlands Vision & Mission
At Woodlands we are driven by a bold vision: to deliver outstanding education that empowers every child, regardless of background, to thrive through access to exceptional early education.
Our mission is to nurture curious minds, kind hearts, and confident future leaders through a unique blend of play-based discovery and evidence-informed teaching. Every day, we create meaningful learning experiences that spark joy, build resilience, and lay the foundation for lifelong success.
Join us on our journey to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and communities.
About the Opportunity:
* Creating environments for children to flourish, and experience success within an emergent program that responds to children's interests, culture, knowledge and ideas.
* Providing educational programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years old 3-year-old.
* Completing documentation including but not limited to, individual and group observations, transition statements, summative assessments, programs, critical reflections and support plans.
* Participating in the Campus Quality Improvement Program.
* Leading a team of educators and role modelling the development and maintenance of respectful and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and community contacts.
* Supporting, guiding and encouraging all educators to participate and contribute to the development of the educational program.
* Working with community services, and specialists and colleagues.
* Thorough, regular and clear communication with families about their child's progress in a respectful and understandable manner.
What are we looking for?
* Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA assessed equivalent
* A thorough understanding of the EYLF, child development and learning theories.
* An understanding of the National Quality Standards, ECA Code of Ethics and Child Safe Standards.
* An understanding of the reflective practice, the ongoing planning cycle and supporting the individual needs of children, and the ability to guide others to contribute.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Holds a current WWCC, First aid and CPR, Mandatory Reporting and Food Handlers certificate
* Holds or is willing to obtain a National Police Check
What does it mean to work for Woodlands?
You get to be a part of a team united by education and have a chance to make a real impact every single day you come to Woodlands. Some of the other perks of working with us:
* Above award rates
* Be well supported by a passionate, dedicated and experienced leadership team.
* A collaborative, flat structured team environment with people who truly love what they do.
* Regular professional development
* Work with educators who strive to provide a positive learning environment.
* 50% Staff discount if your child/children attend Woodlands.
* Onsite Campus parking.
* Monthly Staff Meetings.
If this sounds like the role for you, click apply now
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Woodlands is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.
To learn more about us and our mission, please visit
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 – $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare assistance
* Employee discount
* Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
* What's your expected hourly rate?
* Have you obtained a valid National Police Check within the last 3 months? If not, would you be willing to obtain one?
Experience:
* Lead Educator: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person