Childcare Early Childhood Teacher

Childcare Early Childhood Teacher | Gumdale

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experiencedEarly Childhood Teacherto join our team. In this rewarding role, you will design and deliver high-quality educational programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children in ourPre-Kindyage group. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child’s life.

This is a full-time opportunity across Monday to Friday.

About the Centre:

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is nestled in a warm and welcoming community, surrounded by local shops and businesses that help foster a strong sense of connection and belonging. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with nearby schools, supporting our Kinder+ Program and ensuring a smooth and confident transition into school life.

At Journey Gumdale, we celebrate every family as unique. Through genuine connection, thoughtful consideration, and open communication, we support each child’s individual learning journey. Our age-specific learning environments are designed to nurture development, with three spacious, natural outdoor play areas that invite exploration and creativity. Plus, our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily to fuel curious minds and growing bodies.

We’d love for you to join our Journey community—where children thrive, families are supported, and meaningful connections are made every day

About the role:

As the Early Childhood Teacher, your primary focus will be to provide a safe and stimulating environment which meets the social, cultural, emotional, educational and physical needs of the children. You will be responsible for the creation and execution of our educational programs that support the overall wellbeing, growth, and education of young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

• Create, develop and implement high quality and engaging educational programs

• Facilitate play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities

• Observing and documenting children's progress and development

• Fostering positive relationships with children, families and the community

• Develop and participate in a variety of community projects and initiatives

• Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment

About you:

You are a creative and inspired Early Childhood Teacher with a passion to lead and develop high quality age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with Educators, children and families.

Key skills and requirements:

• ACECQA Approved Bachelor's/ Master’s Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

• Current Working with Children Check

• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication

• Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards

• Strong computer skills

• Current approved First Aid Certificate

• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

What we offer:

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Payment

• 80% off Childcare Discounts*

• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Monthly Team Lunch

• Mental Health First Aid

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

• Cleaning - all centres are regularly and frequently cleaned by industry-leading cleaner

• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

*Terms & Conditions apply.

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensureevery child every dayis safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm