Co-Lead ECT — Nature-Based, Child-Led Learning

Seedlings & Co; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seedlings & Co in Queensland is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to co-lead our kindergarten room with another ECT. You will share planning, thinking and celebrate wins to ensure every child receives the best of both of you.

The role invites experienced educators who embrace child-led projects, nature play and unhurried learning. You will document growth, connect with families and support children with diverse needs in a bush-kindy inspired environment.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved ECT qualification and QCT registration (or eligibility).
• Three or more years' post-graduate experience as an ECT.
• Love of child-led projects and ability to follow children's curiosity.
• Lived understanding of nature play: risk, mess, awe and unhurried learning.
• Generosity as a co-teacher: you share ideas, credit and the hard days.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the kindergarten room with another ECT.
• Share planning and thinking with your co-teacher.
• Support child-led projects and follow children's curiosity.
• Provide rich documentation and genuine connection with families.
• Facilitate nature play, risk, mess and unhurried learning.
• Support children with additional needs.
• Maintain calm and steady presence when the day goes sideways.

Job description

Seedlings & Co in Queensland is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to co-lead our kindergarten room with another ECT. You will share planning, thinking and celebrate wins to ensure every child receives the best of both of you.

The role invites experienced educators who embrace child-led projects, nature play and unhurried learning. You will document growth, connect with families and support children with diverse needs in a bush-kindy inspired environment.