Job Description

First5Years Early Learning is seeking a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our 93-place early learning centre in Emerald, Queensland.

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This role is for an approved Early Childhood Teacher who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality educational practice across the service, including our Kindergarten program, curriculum leadership and reflective teaching practice. As a 93-place centre, First5Years requires two Early Childhood Teachers as part of our educator team, and this role forms an important part of our service structure and educational leadership.

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Director, Educational Leader and broader educator team to deliver a rich, engaging and compliant early learning program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and, where applicable, the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

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First5Years is intentionally moving towards more deeply embedded Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, with a focus on children's voices, inquiry-based learning, thoughtful environments, documentation, reflection and robust educator collaboration.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading and implementing a high-quality early childhood education program
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- Supporting children's learning, wellbeing, agency and development
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- Creating opportunities for inquiry, exploration and child‐led learning
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- Building solid, respectful relationships with children, families and educators
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- Contributing to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
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- Supporting implementation of the EYLF,



NQS and QKLG where applicable
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- Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and Educational Leader
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- Supporting quality improvement and compliance across the service
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- Contributing to calm, engaging and purposeful learning environments
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- Helping bring First5Years' values of Passionate, Empowering and Inclusive to life in everyday practice
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The successful applicant will hold, or be working towards, an ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent early childhood teaching qualification.

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The ideal candidate will bring:

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- A genuine passion for early childhood education
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- Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and child‐led learning
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- An interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, inquiry-based learning and reflective documentation
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- A warm, professional and collaborative approach
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- Strong communication and relationship‐building skills
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- Confidence working with children, families and educators
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- A commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
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- A current Queensland Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
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- Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain
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First5Years' values are Passionate, Empowering and Inclusive, and we are conscious of living these values each day in the way we work with children, families and each other.

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We are open to discussing working arrangements and remuneration with the right candidate, taking into account experience, qualifications, the needs of the centre and the structure of our existing team.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) (Emerald)
🏢 First 5 Years
📍 Emerald