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Permanent Childcare Educator | Dakabin 

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

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.

We love celebrating achievements, big and small, through special events and meaningful moments that bring our team together. Our strong community connections shine through in our regular excursions and engaging incursions, bringing lots of fun, laughter, and learning for everyone involved.

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: 

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 

What we offer: 

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Grant
• 80% off Childcare Discounts* 
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you 
• Paid Birthday Leave 
• Mental Health First Aid 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts 
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions 
  

  *Terms & Conditions apply

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. 

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