Team Leader, Educator
Role Description
Team Leader, Educator at the St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool
• Build relationships with families supporting the growth and education of young children.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive learning environment for children.
• 1 x Rostered Day Off each month
Annual salary of $76,331.70 + Statutory Superannuation
The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool has a friendly and caring atmosphere that offers a highly professional child care service and educational program. The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool values a supportive learning environment for both the children and Educators and the importance of play in assisting children to learn.
The Role
The Team Leader, Educator works collaboratively with the Director, Team Leaders and Educators to provide high-quality education and care to children in a supportive, nurturing and secure environment.
The Team Leader, Educator is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for these children.
This hands-on position works in consultation with team members and families to document and assess children’s learning and to develop learning outcomes using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
About You
To be successful in this position you will have a passion for working with children and their families, be committed to providing the highest-quality care and education and possess the following skills and experience:
• A Diploma of Children’s Services or higher qualification (Essential)
• Certificate of Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting - HLTAID012 (Essential)
• CPR Certificate (Essential)
• A Mandated Notification Certificate (Essential)
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Plans and reflective practice
• Excellent communication and service skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• One (1) Rostered-Day-Off each month
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Study assistance
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool, Michaela Gardner on 8362 1843.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 22 May 2026.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Team Leader, Educator (Job # qA205297) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Chief Executive’s Office |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | 42 Henry Street, Stepney, SA. |
| Supporting Document: | Position Description |
| Application Close Date: | 22/05/2026 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool |
|---|---|
| Department: | Chief Executive’s Office |
| Name: | Michaela Gardner |
| Phone: | 8362 1843 |
| Email: | mgardner@npsp.sa.gov.au |
