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Early Childhood Teacher
- 495873
- Riverhills, QLD
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Permanent Part time
⭐ Early Childhood Teacher | Riverhills
(Pre‑Kindy 2–3 Years)
We’re seeking a passionate and relationship‑focused Early Childhood Teacher to join our Pre‑Kindy (2–3 year old) room at Journey Early Learning Riverhills.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your ECT knowledge in a play‑based environment, supporting structure, routines, and early learning foundations, without the pressures of a formal Kindergarten program.
🌿 About the Role
You’ll lead learning experiences for up to 20 children per day, creating a warm, engaging environment that supports curiosity, confidence, and development in the early years.
Working closely with your team, you’ll bring strong pedagogy into a younger age group, guiding play‑based learning while helping shape consistent routines, social development, and early skill building.
This is a permanent part-time position, across Monday to Friday.
🌱 Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, play‑based learning experiences aligned to the EYLF
- Support children’s early development through routines, relationships, and structure
- Guide and mentor educators within the room
- Observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment
💛 About You
- ACECQA‑approved ECT qualification (Bachelor, Master or Grad Dip)
- Passion for working with toddlers and early learners
- Strong understanding of play‑based learning and early development
- Warm, calm, and relationship‑driven approach
- Confident communicator and supportive team member
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
🌿 About Our Riverhills Centre
Tucked beneath tall trees in a quiet Riverhills street, our 52‑place centre offers a calm, nurturing environment from nursery to kindergarten. Our passionate educators create a true home away from home, where wellbeing, connection and nature-based learning are at the heart of every day. Children slow down around the fire, explore the hills and engage all their senses in natural surroundings. Supported by an inspiring leadership team, educators are encouraged to grow and build their careers.
🌱 Growth & Development at Journey
At Journey, growth is intentional and supported. You’ll have access to Journey Academy, mentoring, and 4C’s professional development to strengthen your teaching practice and leadership skills.
🎁 Why Join Journey
- Above Award rates + EWRP (paid weekly)
- 80% childcare discount*
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Supportive leadership and team culture
*Terms and conditions apply
🛡 Safeguarding Commitment
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.