McKellar Cottage
is a family-owned early childhood service located in
McKellar, ACT
, looking for an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator or Certificate III trainee to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team on a full-time basis.
We are proud to provide high-quality early childhood education and care in a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.
Our educators work closely with families to create meaningful relationships and provide engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster each child's individual development.
Our centre caters for
up to 39 children each day
, supporting children from
birth to 6 years of age
.
As a small service, we value the close connections we build with our children, families and educators, creating a genuine sense of community.
About the Role
This is a
permanent full-time
position where you will:
Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Support children's daily routines, including meals, rest and personal care.
Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity and development.
Observe and contribute to children's learning and development.
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
Participate in programming, planning and critical reflection.
Continue to learn and grow professionally in a positive workplace culture.
About You
To be successful in this role,



you will have:
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and wanting to complete a Traineeship
Current Working with Children Check.
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
A genuine passion for working with young children.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute.
A caring, friendly and professional approach.
What We Offer
A supportive, family-owned workplace with a welcoming team.
Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
Support to further your qualifications.
Dedicated off-the-floor time for programming, planning and critical reflection.
Internal training opportunities.
A flexible and supportive work environment.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and are looking to join a team that values collaboration, kindness and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Career development assistance
Education:
Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
English (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Canberra)
🏢 Mckellar Cottage
📍 Canberra