Early Childhood Teacher — Lead Play-Based Learning

The Y Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Grant

Health and wellbeing support

Career development

Discounts and perks (Y Thanks)

Paid onboarding and training

WWVP/WWCC reimbursement

Medibank health cover discount

Beny wellbeing resources

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The Y Canberra Region is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead high-quality, play-based programs that foster curiosity and learning. You will work with Educational Leaders and Centre Director to plan, deliver and evaluate activities aligned with EYLF, NQF and NQS, while documenting progress and partnering with families.

You will mentor educators, uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and contribute to the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.

Qualifications

• You meet one of the qualification pathways listed: ACECQA-recognised bachelor, diploma with partial bachelor, or current enrolment with ACECQA Bachelor, or TQI registration.
• Registration with ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain before commencing.
• WWVP, food safety, first aid/CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality, play-based programs aligned with EYLF, NQF and NQS.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programs in collaboration with Educational Leader and Centre Director.
• Document children's progress and build strong partnerships with families.
• Contribute to the Centre's Quality Improvement Plan and mentor educators.
• Support safeguarding, health, safety and compliance across the service.

Skills

Relationship building

Program planning

Mentoring educators

Documenting progress

Family partnerships

Quality improvement

Education

ACECQA-recognised Bachelor (ECE) or equivalent

Diploma in ECE with 50% Bachelor progress

Enrolled in ACECQA Bachelor (ECE) or equivalent

Current ACT TQI registration or eligibility

Job description

The Y Canberra Region is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead high-quality, play-based programs that foster curiosity and learning. You will work with Educational Leaders and Centre Director to plan, deliver and evaluate activities aligned with EYLF, NQF and NQS, while documenting progress and partnering with families.

You will mentor educators, uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and contribute to the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.