Early Childhood Teacher, Lead Educators & Educators

Little Angels Tarragindi Early Learning Centre; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week Christmas closure

Monthly staff meetings

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring and leadership development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Little Angels Tarragindi Early Learning Centre is opening a brand-new learning environment in Brisbane. We seek passionate Early Childhood Teachers, Lead Educators and Educators to lead play-based programs that support children's development and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with a supportive leadership team, mentor staff, and contribute to establishing the centre's culture and high-quality practices. This role offers growth and a pathway to leadership in a new community.

Qualifications

• Recognised Early Childhood Teaching or Education qualification or working towards qualification.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card or QCT Registration.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification relevant to early childhood, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and QKLG (for ECT role).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to children's rights, safety and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, play-based educational programs across the centre.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director and Educational Leader to plan and assess learning.
• Mentor and support team members in curriculum planning and programming.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to centre operations and quality improvement.
• Build strong relationships with children and families to support wellbeing and learning.
• Contribute to establishing the culture and educational practices at the new centre.

Skills

Mentoring

Curriculum planning

Leadership

Communication

EYLF/NQF knowledge

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

QCT Registration / WWC Blue Card

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

BRAND NEW SERVICE OPENING 4 JANUARY 2027!

Be Part of Something New - Join Our Little Angels Family!

About Us

We are excited to be preparing to open our brand new Little Angels Tarragindi Early Learning Centre, located within the beautiful St Luke's Ekibin Church precinct.

At Little Angels, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, respected and supported to flourish in a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

We recognise children as capable, confident and curious learners who thrive through meaningful relationships, play-based experiences and opportunities to explore, discover and develop at their own pace.

We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Teacher, Lead Educators and Educators to join our foundation team and play an important role in creating high-quality learning environments for children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new centre, where your leadership, creativity, professional knowledge and passion for early childhood education will be valued and encouraged.

About the Role

At Little Angels Tarragindi, you will play a key role in leading and delivering high-quality, play-based educational programs that support children's individual learning, development, safety and wellbeing.

Working collaboratively with our Centre Director, Educational Leader, Early Childhood Teacher and educators, you will create meaningful learning experiences that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG for Early Childhood Teacher).

We are looking for staff who are passionate about children's learning, demonstrate strong leadership skills and understand the importance of building positive, respectful and nurturing relationships.

As a member of our foundation team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to establishing the culture, educational practices and learning environments of our new centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, play-based educational programs that promote children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
• Provide safe, nurturing care and supervision for children in accordance with all relevant childcare regulations and centre policies
• Build positive relationships with children and families, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and wellbeing
• Create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery
• Observe and assess children's development, documenting progress and identifying individual learning needs
• Support children's learning through activities that incorporate play, storytelling, music, art, and outdoor experiences
• Model positive behaviour and help children develop social and emotional skills, including self-regulation and conflict resolution
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to ensure consistency in children's care and education
• Maintain detailed records and reports as required
• For Early Childhood Teachers and Lead Educators: Mentor and guide team members, support planning and programming, and contribute to centre operations and quality improvement

What You'll Bring

We are looking for Lead Educators who are passionate about early childhood education, enjoy mentoring others and are genuinely committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

The successful applicants will have:

• Recognised Early Childhood Teaching or Education qualification (Certificate III, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or ACECQA recognised equivalent) or working towards qualification.
• A current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card or Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Registration.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification relevant to early childhood, or willingness to obtain these before commencement.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (ECT Role).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• A commitment to children's rights, safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Flexibility, patience, and a positive approach to the demands of working in early childhood care
• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and ethical practice
• For Early Childhood Teachers and Lead Educator positions: Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supporting other educators, and experience in curriculum planning and programming

We are particularly interested in those who lead by example, demonstrate initiative and are passionate about creating a supportive team environment where children, families and educators can flourish together.

Why Join Little Angels Tarragindi?

Joining a brand new early learning centre provides a wonderful opportunity to help shape the culture, educational philosophy and learning environments from the very beginning.

We offer:

• A welcoming, homely and inclusive working environment.
• A supportive leadership team that values collaboration, respect and professional growth.
• A two-week Christmas closure period.
• Monthly paid staff meetings and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for mentoring, leadership development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families within the Tarragindi community.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Little Angels ELC is committed to providing and promoting an inclusive environment that supports child safety, wellbeing, participation, empowerment, cultural safety and awareness for all children, including children with a disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and/or communities. Little Angels ELC has a zero tolerance for child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments. To protect the children in our environment, the successful candidate will undergo criminal history and background checks and must have a Blue Card to work in our centre.

Ready to Join Our Little Angels Family?

If you are a passionate, caring and enthusiastic educator who enjoys inspiring others and shares our commitment to high-quality early childhood education, we would love to hear from you