About the Role:
Lead your room with confidence, care, and creativity
Foster safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
Deliver high-quality programs that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
Build strong and respectful relationships with families
Mentor, guide, and support your team of educators
Collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals and exceed expectations
About You:
You bring warmth, positivity, and energy into every room you enter.
You create safe, creative, and engaging spaces where children feel seen, heard, and valued.
You champion children’s voices, empowering their choices and fostering independence.
You thrive in a team environment – encouraging, collaborating, and uplifting your colleagues.
Requirements:
A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA Approved)
A solid understanding of the NQS and EYLF
WWCC/Blue Card, First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection Training
Experience as a Room Leader highly regarded
A genuine love for learning and the leadership skills to match
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
Generous pay rates that exceed industry standards
Paid day off during your birthday week
Opportunities for career growth and job stability
Up to 75% discount on our premium childcare rates
Allocated off the floor programming time
Annual professional development budget
Supportive leadership & team culture
Employee assistance program
Refer a friend bonuses
Uniforms provided including hats
Surprises, gifts & celebrations throughout the year
Exclusive access to ORBIT – our futuristic STEM Learning Hub
About Us:
For over 11 years, Rise & Shine Kindergarten have set the benchmark for excellence in early childhood education. Proudly family-owned and operated, we understand that exceptional learning begins with the people who deliver it. That’s why our educators aren’t just employees – they’re at the heart of everything we do.
Today, we’re thriving across 14 centres in NSW and QLD, with exciting plans for continued growth. We’ve built an environment where educators feel supported, valued, and inspired to be their best. Because when educators love what they do, children flourish – and families feel the difference.
Joining Rise & Shine means more than starting a new job. It means becoming part of a family that is passionate about setting new standards in early learning and giving every team member the chance to shine.
To Apply
Hit APPLY and send us your application.
Take a virtual tour of our Centres https://www.riseandshine.edu.au/locations/
Check out our ORBIT STEM Learning Hub https://www.riseandshine.edu.au/orbit/
Child Safe Standards
All candidates will be required to complete a Prohibition Declaration as part of the recruitment process. Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.
