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Childcare Early Childhood Teacher | North Mackay

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate and committed Early Childhood Teacher to join our North Mackay team. In this role, you’ll spark curiosity, nurture each child’s growth, and lead our Kindergarten group with high-quality programs that support their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development

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

Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. To be considered, applicants must already be living and working in Australia.

About the Centre:

Journey Early Learning North Mackay is a warm and welcoming 74-place centre that feels like a home away from home. Our dedicated and experienced educators — many of whom have been with us for years — create a family-focused environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to thrive.

We work in partnership with families and the community to build strong, supportive connections that nurture each child’s social, emotional, and lifelong learning journey.

About the role: 

As our Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment that nurtures each child’s growth across all areas of development. You’ll design and deliver engaging programs that foster wellbeing, spark curiosity, and build confidence in our Kindergarten group.

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 

Who are you?

You’re an experienced Early Childhood Teacher with a passion for delivering high-quality care and programs that help children thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

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

What we offer:

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Payment
• Wellbeing leave  
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• 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 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