Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young children!
Location: Coopers Plains 4108
Position: Early Childhood Teacher
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young children!
Location: Coopers Plains 4108
Position: Early Childhood Teacher
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.
The successful applicant will play an important role in delivering a high-quality early childhood education program that supports children's learning, development and wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Educational Programming and Planning: Develop, implement and evaluate engaging, play-based educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
- Children's Learning and Development: Observe, assess and document children's learning, interests and developmental progress, ensuring individual learning needs are supported.
- School Readiness: Plan and deliver a meaningful Kindergarten program that promotes children's confidence, independence, social skills and readiness for school.
- Positive Relationships: Build warm, respectful and meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators.
- Child Safety and Wellbeing: Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment, ensuring children's health, safety and wellbeing remain a priority at all times.
- Active Supervision: Ensure children are actively supervised and that appropriate risk assessments, supervision plans and safety procedures are consistently followed.
- Family Engagement: Communicate effectively with families regarding their child's learning, development and wellbeing, encouraging family participation in the educational program.
- Teamwork and Leadership: Work collaboratively with educators and centre management, providing guidance, mentoring and professional support where appropriate.
- Compliance and Quality Improvement: Ensure practices comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS, centre policies and child protection requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
- Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration or eligibility for registration.
- A current Working with Children Blue Card or applicable exemption.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain these.
- A sound understanding of the EYLF, NQS and relevant legislation.
- Current National Child Safety Training
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and providing high-quality learning experiences.
- A positive, flexible and professional approach to working within a team.
- A strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and wellbeing.
What We Offer
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Supportive management that values your knowledge, experience and contribution.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and have a positive impact on our educational programs.
- A workplace that values teamwork, respect and professional collaboration.
- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
We believe that quality early childhood education begins with passionate, dedicated educators.
We value our team and are committed to creating a positive working environment where educators feel respected, supported and inspired to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families.
If you are an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who enjoys making learning fun, building meaningful relationships and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you!
We are committed to child safety and maintaining a child-safe environment. All applicants will be subject to appropriate screening and employment checks.