Early Childhood Teacher

Journey Early Learning; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Wellbeing leave

Anniversary gifts

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Community excursions

Job summary

Journey Early Learning in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher for a full-time role in our Dakabin centre. You will lead the development of an inclusive, stimulating learning environment and guide the team in planning and delivering play-based programs to support holistic development.

You will observe and reflect on children's progress, maintain high health and safety standards, and build strong relationships with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in using technology for documentation and communication.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an inclusive, stimulating learning environment.
• Plan, design, and deliver high-quality, play-based educational programs.
• Observe, document, and reflect on children’s progress and development.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and the community.
• Maintain the highest health and safety standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative teaching environment and community projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Technology for documentation

WWCC awareness

Education

ACECQA-approved ECE degree

First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certs

Job description

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. In this full-time role, you’ll create engaging programs that inspire children and support their holistic growth and development.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, based in our Kindy room.

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

In this role, you will lead the development of an inclusive, stimulating learning environment that supports each child’s holistic development. You will guide your team in planning and delivering play-based programs and foster positive relationships with children, families, and the community.

• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
• Design, develop, and implement high-quality, engaging educational programs.
• Facilitate play-based learning environments responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities.
• Observe, document, and reflect on children’s progress and development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
• Participate in community projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative and interactive teaching environment.

You are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher, bringing warmth, creativity, and confidence to your practice. Skilled in leading pedagogy and delivering engaging, age-appropriate programs, you build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Key Skills & Requirements

• ACECQA-approved Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Competent in using technology for documentation and communication
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications

What we offer

• Above Award Rates + Educator Wage Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• Additional Wellbeing leave
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Staff Rewards & Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

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.