Please Note – Strict Eligibility Criteria:

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following mandatory requirements. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered:

- Vehicle & Licence: You must possess a current Australian driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to travel between early childhood centres.
- Experience: You must have a minimum of 2 years of specific early childhood music teaching experience (ages 6 months to 5 years).
- Role Type: This is a group-based early childhood music education role, not an instrumental tuition position (e.g., private piano or guitar tutoring).

About the Role Ukubebe, winner of the inaugural ‘Early Notes Award’ 2024, is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly skilled Early Childhood Music Educator for a Term 4 start.

In this dynamic, mobile role, you will visit various early childhood services across Sydney’s Lower North Shore, Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and Inner West. You will be responsible for delivering engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate group music education programs to young children aged 6 months to 5 years, fostering their creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional development.

What You Will Be Doing

- Deliver high-quality, interactive music lessons tailored to the specific developmental stages of early childhood students.
- Incorporate a diverse range of musical genres, instruments, and pedagogical techniques to inspire a lifelong love of music.
- Partner and collaborate with educators, parents, and caregivers to support children's musical journeys.
- Active participation in staff meetings, training sessions, and career development to continuously refine your practice.

What We Are Looking For

- Experience:



2+ years teaching music within an early childhood education setting.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and age-appropriate teaching methodologies. Familiarity with Orff, Dalcroze, or Kodály approaches is highly desirable.
- Qualifications: A formal qualification in music education, early childhood education, or a closely related field.
- Compliance: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and valid First Aid certification.
- Skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently captivate young audiences and collaborate with adult stakeholders.

What We Offer

- Competitive Compensation: An attractive hourly rate of $60.00 plus superannuation.
- Professional Growth: Direct opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative, collegial, and passionate team environment.
- Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

About Us Ukubebe is a leading provider of premium early childhood music education across the Sydney metropolitan area. Our mission is to nurture the overall growth, wellbeing, and musical talents of young children through structural, joyful, and creative play-based music programs.

How to Apply

If you meet all the mandatory requirements and are ready to inspire the next generation of music lovers, please submit your application including:

1. Your current resume detailing your relevant experience.
2. A tailored cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for Ukubebe.
3. A short video (under 2 minutes) introducing yourself and briefly demonstrating or describing your approach to engaging young children through music. Please send via email or text.

📌 Early Childhood Music Educator (Sydney)
🏢 Ukubebe
📍 Sydney