Lead Educator

Happy Tots Early Education is a family owned and operated business, supporting children and families for over 20 years. Imagine being part of our family, where we value, trust, respect and deliver support and mentorship to every member of our team. 

We understand that if we want committed, experienced and qualified educators to be a part of our family, we commit to providing:

Negotiated wages based on qualifications and experience.

Wellbeing Days to say thank you.   

Paid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification. 

Paid professional development, coaching and mentoring.

Generous childcare discount off the gap fee.

Annual Performance-based incentive bonuses. 

Healthy work-life balance with part-time roles offering flexible working hours, parental leave, return-to-work support, and family friendly priority access to our Happy Tots Early Education Centres. 

Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Referral program also rewards you when referring a successful candidate to join our Happy Tots family. 

Career advancement opportunities within Happy Tots Early Education.

On the ground support from a supportive owner and management team. 

Uniform supplied 

We are looking for a committed Lead Educator to take on the care and development of our gorgeous Juniors.  This is a wonderful opportunity to make the 2-3's room your place with the support of exceptional early childhood professionals to work alongside.

If you are a caring, nurturing, energetic and fun educator wanting to watch our little people grow and develop please join us now. We have happy, funny and inquisitive 2 and 3 year old's who are wanting that special educator to bond with, play and help develop their skills.

Are you are looking for full-time or part time work? 

We would be happy to negotiate this with you, so you can be apart of our Happy Tots on Pickering family. You will join a family of amazing and passionate early childhood professionals, who embed innovative curriculums and create a beautiful team culture to support our children and families.  

You will bring to the team:

Completed or working towards your Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Current Blue Card and Police Check

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates 

Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) and Regulations/Legislation will be helpful, although we do provide ongoing training through our Educational Leader support program to guide/mentor and enhance your pedagogical understanding. 

Understanding of Kangaroo Time and Storypark (training will be provided)

If you are passionate about early education and ready to join our amazing team then please select. “Apply Now.”