First Nations Early Years Educator – On Country Learning

Children'S Ground; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Bonus leave

Salary Sacrifice options

Job summary

Children’s Ground in Alice Springs seeks an Early Years Educator to design and deliver an integrated learning and wellbeing program for First Nations children on country, alongside Arrernte educators and governance committee.

This role offers part-time (0.6) or full-time work outdoors in Alice Springs, with licensing and background checks required. It supports community empowerment and First Nations-led educational approaches.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Early Years Learning (eligible for teacher registration in NT) or actively working towards attainment of Early Years Education qualification
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience
• A passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people skills and a collaborative mind frame
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding NGO environment
• Current full driver’s license, First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training, and Working with Children Check (NT Ochre card)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality early years learning with Arrernte educators and communities that fits within Children’s Ground’s philosophies, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support, document and monitor individualised learning and development aligned with individual learning plans
• Work collaboratively with the Early Years (EY) team to design and deliver EY activities, including the development of first language resources
• Encourage and support all First Nations families, valuing their ideas, strategies and aspirations
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated and innovative learning approach including health and wellbeing, creative arts, digital and other areas
• Support extended hours learning opportunities

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong people skills

Collaborative mindset

Flexibility and creativity

Education

Degree or recognised qualification in Early Years Learning

Job description

Children’s Ground in Alice Springs seeks an Early Years Educator to design and deliver an integrated learning and wellbeing program for First Nations children on country, alongside Arrernte educators and governance committee.

This role offers part-time (0.6) or full-time work outdoors in Alice Springs, with licensing and background checks required. It supports community empowerment and First Nations-led educational approaches.