Newport Fareham Pty Ltd T/A Orchard Montessori is a long-established Early Learning Long Day Care service delivering a Montessori-informed program to children aged three months to six years. We are seeking an experienced, Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to lead one of our rooms at our Maddington centre (12 Ballard Place, Maddington WA 6109).

Key duties
Preparing materials and equipment for children's educational and recreational activities
Preparing and conducting play-based and Montessori learning activities for children
Managing children's behaviour and guiding their social development
Engaging children through reading, storytelling, songs and games
Supervising children in indoor and outdoor recreational activities
Supervising children's daily routines, including meals, rest and transitions
Supervising children's hygiene, and monitoring their health, safety and wellbeing
Observing and documenting children's progress, and communicating with families
Leading and supporting the educators working in the room

Skills and experience required




Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher), or an equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA
At least one year of relevant experience in a long day care or early learning setting
Current Working with Children Check (WA)
Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard
Familiarity with Montessori practice is highly regarded
Solid communication skills with children, families and colleagues

Employment details Full time, 38 hours per week. $80,000 per year plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits
Childcare assistance
Career development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Maddington WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:
Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:
early childhood education and care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Room Leader Maddington
🏢 Orchard Montessori
📍 Maddington