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Lead Educator

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Do you believe every child learns best through play? Are you passionate about early childhood development, creating meaningful learning experiences, and supporting families to thrive? If you love working directly with ch…

Skills: Play-based learning, Early childhood development, Program design, Team leadership, Family engagement

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Lead Educator

Sanctuary Point, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Do you believe every child learns best through play? Are you passionate about early childhood development, creating meaningful learning experiences, and supporting families to thrive? If you love working directly with ch…

Skills: Play-based Learning, Early Childhood Development, Program Design, Team Leadership, Family Engagement

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Community Development Officer

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid

Mid level

Do you believe every family deserves a village? Are you energised by community connection, early childhood development, and empowering volunteers? If you love people, thrive on variety, and want your work to make a genui…

Skills: Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Delivery, Problem Solving

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Lead Educator

Playgroup NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • On-site

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  • Part-time, Temporary
  • professional certificate
  • Purpose-driven work, Supportive team culture, Professional development, Flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~12 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design and deliver evidence-informed, play-based learning sessions for children and families in Sutherlandshire. Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to Educators to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Requirements

Requires a Diploma (or progress toward one) in Early Childhood, Community Services, or Social Sciences. Must possess a Working With Children Check and have experience working with children and families in community settings.

Full job description

Do you believe every child learns best through play?

Are you passionate about early childhood development, creating meaningful learning experiences, and supporting families to thrive? If you love working directly with children and guiding others to deliver high-quality programs — you’ll feel right at home with Playgroup NSW.

For over 50 years, we’ve been connecting families, building communities, and creating joyful learning experiences for children. We’re now looking for a Lead Educator to help deliver impactful, play-based programs and support our educators to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lead Educator, you will design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed playgroup sessions that support children’s development and build parent confidence in Sutherlandshire.

You must be able to work:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
  • 9.30am-1.30pm
  • Term Time Only
  • Fixed Term Contract until 30th December 2026

You’ll create welcoming, inclusive environments where children and families feel safe, supported, and connected. You’ll also provide day-to-day guidance to Educators, ensuring consistent, high-quality program delivery aligned with early childhood frameworks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Delivery & Quality

  • Deliver engaging, structured playgroup sessions that support children’s development and participation
  • Create welcoming environments that encourage positive interactions between children and families
  • Plan and facilitate activities aligned with child development frameworks (EYLF/AEDC) Maintain accurate attendance and evaluation records



Team Support & Leadership

  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support to Educators
  • Model best practice in play-based learning and family engagement
  • Facilitate team reflections and continuous improvement
    Monitor session quality to ensure programs are safe, inclusive and effective

Community & Family Engagement

  • Build positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
  • Support parents in developing confidence and connection through play
  • Foster inclusive and culturally safe environments



Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure child safety and wellbeing is prioritised at all times
  • Follow WHS policies, identify risks, and report incidents appropriately
  • Adhere to Playgroup NSW policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

ABOUT YOU



We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • A Diploma (or working toward) in Early Childhood, Community Services, Social Sciences, or similar
  • Experience working with children and families, particularly in community or early learning setting
  • Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning
  • Ability to engage and support families from diverse and vulnerable backgrounds
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and administrative capability
  • Confidence working both independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

  • Working With Children Check
  • First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • Driving Licence



WHY JOIN PLAYGROUP NSW?

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Purpose-driven work– make a real difference in children’s early years
  • Supportive team culture– collaborative, inclusive and values-led
  • Professional development – opportunities to grow your skills and career
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program

READY TO JOIN US?

If you’re passionate about early learning, community connection, and creating positive outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape brighter futures through play.

Related keywords

Early Childhood EducationPlay-based LearningEYLFAEDCChild DevelopmentCommunity ServicesWorking With Children CheckFirst Aid CertificateWHS PoliciesFamily SupportInclusive EnvironmentsSutherlandshire

About Playgroup NSW

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Playgroup NSW is a not-for-profit membership organisation, supporting young children, their families and communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1972
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
3,931

Established in 1972, Playgroup NSW is a membership association that supports young children and their families to come together for Playgroups and other activities that promote early childhood development and build connections between families and communities. With more than 60,000 engaged members across NSW, the organisation supports hundreds of community Playgroups weekly. Playgroup NSW also runs Playgroups for a range of needs including targeted and inclusive Playgroups for children with disabilities as well as Intergenerational Playgroups, connecting a range of generations through play. There are a myriad of benefits that the co-participant sessions foster, for both the children who attend, as well as for their parents and carers. A not-for-profit organisation, Playgroup NSW is supported by State and Federal government funding, membership fees, one-off grants and fundraising. Playgroup NSW exists because of the thousands of committed and enthusiastic members who attend local Playgroups, volunteers who operate our community Playgroups and those elected to our Board of Management. As Playgroup NSW moves into the next 50 years of supporting communities, the organisation continues to focus on offering early pathways to learning, to create happier, healthier, better-connected communities.

Offices: 110 Sussex St, Level 9, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU

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About Playgroup NSW

LinkedInVisit site

Playgroup NSW is a not-for-profit membership organisation, supporting young children, their families and communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1972
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
3,931

Established in 1972, Playgroup NSW is a membership association that supports young children and their families to come together for Playgroups and other activities that promote early childhood development and build connections between families and communities. With more than 60,000 engaged members across NSW, the organisation supports hundreds of community Playgroups weekly. Playgroup NSW also runs Playgroups for a range of needs including targeted and inclusive Playgroups for children with disabilities as well as Intergenerational Playgroups, connecting a range of generations through play. There are a myriad of benefits that the co-participant sessions foster, for both the children who attend, as well as for their parents and carers. A not-for-profit organisation, Playgroup NSW is supported by State and Federal government funding, membership fees, one-off grants and fundraising. Playgroup NSW exists because of the thousands of committed and enthusiastic members who attend local Playgroups, volunteers who operate our community Playgroups and those elected to our Board of Management. As Playgroup NSW moves into the next 50 years of supporting communities, the organisation continues to focus on offering early pathways to learning, to create happier, healthier, better-connected communities.

Offices: 110 Sussex St, Level 9, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU

View all jobs at Playgroup NSW

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