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Permanent Childcare Educator | Gumdale

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Permanent Educator to join our Gumdale team in supporting the planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, for all children. 

Centre Overview: 

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

What we offer:

• 10% Educator Wage Retention Payment
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• monthly Team Lunch
• Access to visible leaders and founders
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
• Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
• High-quality resources and environments
• Core values that we live and breathe

*Terms & Conditions apply

About the role: 

This is a Permanent part-time opportunity across Monday to Friday. 
 
As our new Childcare Permanent Educator, you will be responsible for the development and fostering of meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the community. You will support and guide children’s learning, while developing your own career and knowledge within the childcare sector. As an Educator with Journey Early Learning, you will be supported by your Centre Leadership Team, as you learn the fundamental skills of being an inspired Educator within the Journey family. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times 
• Facilitate learning experiences for your allocated group of children 
• Assisting in the observation and evaluation of children's individual strengths, interests and preferences 
• Design and implement activities to be included in children's developmental program.  
• Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment 

About you: 

You are a creative and inspired early childhood educator with a passion to lead and develop 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: 

• An ACECQA recognised Certificate III or higher 
• Experience leading and developing age specific programs and routines 
• An approved Working with Children Check (State Specific) 
• Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates 

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – 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 ensure every child every day is 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