Senior Educators & Educational Leaders – Ready for a Smarter Way to Teach? (Lead Educators | Room Leaders | Preschool Teachers | OSHC Coordinators | Assistant & Centre Directors) Your Next Step Doesn’t Have to Be Another Centre Signature Staff is proud to partner with a highly regarded Family Day Care service in Cairns , offering an alternative career pathway for experienced early childhood professionals who are ready to step away from centre politics, staffing shortages, and burnout — without stepping away from education. This is not centre-based care . This is relationship-led education , delivered from your own home, where your qualifications, experience, and leadership actually matter. If you’re currently: Carrying the centre when others call in sick Managing ratios, rosters, families and compliance Leading teams with little autonomy or reward …this role offers a professional reset , not a career step back. About the Opportunity As a Family Day Care Educator , you operate your own approved home-based early learning service — backed by a professional coordination unit that handles compliance, systems, and ongoing support. You remain the educational leader of your environment. You will: Educate a maximum of 7 children (often fewer) Design and deliver high-quality, play-based programs Build meaningful, long-term relationships with children and families Set your own routine, philosophy, and learning rhythm Run your service like a professional — not a shift worker This role is ideal for educators who want to lead their own space , without managing staff, rosters, or centre politics. Who This Role Is Perfect For This opportunity is specifically suited to experienced educators , including: Lead Educators or Room Leaders ready for autonomy Preschool Teachers wanting deeper relationships and fewer children OSHC Coordinators burnt out from split shifts and staffing pressure Assistant Directors or Centre Directors wanting control over their time Senior educators with children of their own seeking flexibility If you value quality over quantity , this role aligns with how you already want to teach. Qualifications Required You must hold one of the following : Certificate III in Early Childhood Education Diploma of Early Childhood Education Bachelor or Diploma of Education Compliance (Support Provided) You’ll need (or be willing to obtain): Blue Card First Aid & CPR Child Protection Certificate Behaviour Management Certificate National Police Check Pool Safety Certificate (if applicable) Full guidance and support provided — you are not navigating this alone. What’s In It For You (This Is Where Senior Educators Lean In) Work from home while educating at a professional level Care for your own children while you work Choose your days (3–7 days per week) Potential earnings up to $130,000 per year Legitimate home-based business tax benefits (including part of rent) No staff management, no rosters, no ratio stress Ongoing mentoring, training, and compliance support Build a long-term, sustainable career on your terms This is education without burnout — and without compromising your standards. Ready to Lead Your Own Learning Environment? If you’re an experienced educator who knows there’s a better way to work — this could be it. Apply now to explore becoming a Family Day Care Educator with our client. Please note: This role is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only . Working Holiday Visas and employer sponsorship are not available. Qualifications Required You must hold one of the following : Certificate III in Early Childhood Education Diploma of Early Childhood Education Bachelor or Diploma of Education
