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Childcare Early Childhood Teacher | Thomastown

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our Fernvale team in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, that inspire young minds and contributes to the growth and development of all children within the kindergarten age group.

Centre Overview: 

At Journey Early Learning Thomastown, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming environment with a team of passionate educators who excel in teamwork.
We come together to celebrate special occasions such as the Biggest Morning Tea, Holi, Mother's and Father’s Day, fostering strong connections within our community. Our team participates in engaging, friendly competitions with exciting prizes, all while supporting your professional development. Through our 'Centre Champions', we ensure you have abundant opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

About the role:

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

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 an enthusiastic and inspired Early Childhood Teacher with a passion to lead the development of high-quality, age-appropriate programs and engaging daily routines that foster a love of learning in young children.
You will play a key role in shaping educational experiences, nurturing strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.

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:

• Highly Competitive Remuneration + 10% Educator Worker Retention Payment
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Staff Rewards & Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

*Terms and 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.

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.