Childcare Early Childhood Teacher

Journey Early Learning; Yarragon; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emerging leadership opportunities for

Professional learning opportunities

Journey Academy access

Job summary

Journey Early Learning in Yarragon, Victoria, is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead and participate in curriculum decisions, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children. The role emphasizes strong mentorship, collaboration with families, and ongoing professional development within a supportive centre.

You will contribute to planning, observation, and learning experiences across indoor and outdoor spaces, aligned with Journey’s values.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications preferred with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with young children in an early learning setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and structure learning in indoor and outdoor environments using diverse materials.
• Promote language development through stories, songs and discussions.
• Observe and monitor children's development and well-being and report concerns to parents.
• Engage with parents during interviews, meetings and events to support children’s development.
• Supervise student teachers on placement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Observation skills

Parental communication

Education

Formal qualifications preferred

Job description

Fulltime Position available at our Yarragon Victoria centre as our new Early Childhood Teacher, your role as an active leading team member will be to provide a safe and stimulating environment which meets the needs of our children. It is your responsibility to encourage engagement and participation in curriculum decision making, in line with our curriculum, standards, and practices. We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We’ll offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.

Benefits

• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
• Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
• Access to visible leaders and founders

Task & responsibilities

• Bringing the Journey Values of connections. communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
• Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments, using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate children’s development
• Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
• Promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups of children
• Observing children to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
• Observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of children and identifying factors which may impede their progress
• Having open conversations and discussions with parents to support children’s development.
• Attending parent interviews, centre meetings and events
• Participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
• Supervising student teachers on placement

Qualification & experience

• Formal qualifications preferred with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If you do not have formal qualifications, further years of work experience may be required.

About Company

As a provider of early childhood education, we aim to create a safe, secure, and homely environment where everyone feels welcome. We’ve developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging for all our children across VIC, QLD, and NT. When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming. Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79430-100000