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Early Childhood Teacher
- 495663
- Dakabin, QLD
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Full time
⭐ Early Childhood Teacher | Dakabin
Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our Dakabin team. In this full-time role, you’ll create engaging programs that inspire children and support their holistic growth and development.
🌿 Centre Overview
Our service is special because we see our educators as family, we work to ensure that they are all excited to come to work each day and are appreciated. We have special events and moments to celebrate achievements and go above and beyond to support our team. We are actively engaged in the community with excursions and incursions – lots of fun and laughter!
At our Dakabin centre, we pride ourselves on creating a truly special environment where our educators are more than just staff – they’re family. We foster a supportive and positive workplace where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day.
As a 105-place childcare centre, we’re big enough to offer amazing opportunities, yet small enough to maintain a close-knit, caring culture.
⭐ About the Role
In this role, you will lead the development of an inclusive, stimulating learning environment that supports each child’s holistic development. You will guide your team in planning and delivering play-based programs and foster positive relationships with children, families, and the community.
This is a Monday to Friday role.
🌱 Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
- Design, develop, and implement high-quality, engaging educational programs.
- Facilitate play-based learning environments responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities.
- Observe, document, and reflect on children’s progress and development.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
- Participate in community projects and initiatives.
- Contribute to a collaborative and interactive teaching environment.
💛 About you
You are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher, bringing warmth, creativity, and confidence to your practice. Skilled in leading pedagogy and delivering engaging, age-appropriate programs, you build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Key Skills & Requirements
- ACECQA-approved Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Proven experience working as an ECT in a Kindergarten setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Competent in using technology for documentation and communication
- Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
🎁 What we offer
- Above Award Rates + up to 15% Educator Worker Retention Payment
- Additional Wellbeing leave
- 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 & 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.