Early Childhood Room Lead | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus* | $36–$41/hr +WRP | Morayfield

Morayfield, Queensland 4506, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Certificate III (min 4 years) or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or studying toward ACECQA-approved equiv
  • Must have a current Blue Card.
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification required.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • 1-3 years

Description

Title: Room Leader | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus | $36–$41/hr + WRP | Morayfield

Work type: Full-time (part-time considered)

Pay shown: $36–$43/hr above award + WRP on top + $1,000 sign-on bonus

$1,000 sign-on bonus. Above-award pay. Choose the age group you love.

Curiosity Tree Morayfield is an established centre with a settled, supportive team, and we’re looking for a Room Leader to join us. If you’re an experienced educator ready to lead a room with real backing from management, we’d love to hear from you.

Positions Available: Part-Time or Full-time, for experienced Educators or Room Leaders (Hourly Rate determined on Qualification & Experience)

💚 *What You Get • $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid on successful completion of your probation period • $36–$41/hr, above award, with the ECEC Worker Retention Payment on top • Paid programming time, off the floor • Choice of age group • Childcare discount • Paid professional development and our mentorship program, with a pathway to progression • Free onsite parking • [Shift pattern] • Supportive, collaborative leadership that listens and appreciates you • Wellbeing initiatives & team appreciation (we love a celebration!)

🌳 About You We’re looking for Experienced Educators who are: • Passionate about early childhood education • Positive, reliable and love working as part of a team • Skilled at building warm, respectful relationships • Committed to creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences • Confident with the EYLF, NQS and child-led play approaches • Excited to bring their creativity, heart and enthusiasm every day

🎓 What You Bring • Certificate III with 4 years’ experience or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or studying towards / ACECQA-approved equivalent) • A current Blue Card • First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certification • Experience in early learning • A genuine love of children and learning • Physically fit for the demands of the role, including standing for long periods, safely bending, lifting and carrying children and their equipment/toys, and responding quickly in an emergency

💚 What You’ll Be Doing • Supporting children’s learning through play, curiosity and joy • Creating safe, inclusive, engaging learning spaces • Collaborating with your team to plan exciting learning experiences • Building strong partnerships with families • Bringing the Curiosity Tree values to life every day

📍 Getting here: Easy access from the Bruce Hwy. Close to Caboolture, Burpengary, Narangba and Elimbah.

Apply now and start your journey with Curiosity Tree. (No agencies please!)

Applicants must supply two professional references, one of whom must have held a recent supervisory or management role within an early childhood or education service.

Child Safety at Curiosity Tree Early Education 

At Curiosity Tree Early Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected. Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships. All Curiosity Tree employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.

Company Overview

Curiosity Tree Early Education was born from a passion to empower both children and educators. This principle shapes everything we do — creating supportive, enriching environments where children thrive and our team feels valued. Instead of following one philosophy, we draw on best practices from many, ensuring a balanced and engaging learning experience. Our educators bring unique skills and passions, fostering a culture of creativity, laughter, and fun. We know quality staff are the backbone of an exceptional centre, so we prioritise their wellbeing with benefits like free meals and supportive leadership. Our leaders also provide one-on-one mentorship to guide career growth. If this sounds like a place where you’d love to build your career, we encourage you to explore our current vacancies and apply online below.