Qualified & Experienced Early Childhood Educators (Full-Time) Qualified & Experienced Early Childhood Educators Join Victoria's #1 Rated Childcare Centre

Are you a qualified early childhood educator looking for a workplace where your contribution is valued, your professional development is supported, and you can make a meaningful difference in children's lives?

Cuddly Bear Child Care & Kindergarten is seeking passionate and experienced Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators to join our growing team.

We offer a supportive, high-performing environment where educators are empowered to develop professionally, contribute their ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.

About Cuddly Bear Heathmont Cuddly Bear is an award-winning, family-owned and operated early learning service located in Heathmont, Melbourne.

We are proud to have been:

Rated Victoria's #1 Childcare Centre by KindiCare in 2024.

Awarded Exceeding the National Quality Standard across all seven Quality Areas.

Recognised as a finalist in the Maroondah Business Excellence Awards in 2023 and 2025.

Our vision is to become the lighthouse childcare centre in Australia, setting an example of excellence in early childhood education, child safety, professional practice and community connection.

Our philosophy is simple:

""Our Community at Our Core.""

Our service mantra is:

""Our Community is Our Family.""

These principles guide how we care for children, partner with families and support our educators.

We believe that strong relationships, mutual respect and genuine collaboration create the foundations for exceptional early childhood education.





Why Join Cuddly Bear? We understand that educators do their best work when they have the time, resources and support to focus on what matters most: the children.

That's why we invest in our team, maintain strong staffing arrangements and provide genuine opportunities for professional growth.

As a permanent full-time educator, you'll enjoy:

Fortnightly rostered days off (RDOs).

Above-ratio staffing in every classroom.

Competitive hourly rates of $30.41–$36.14, inclusive of the applicable Worker Retention Payment (WRP).

Extensive mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Paid training and access to leading early childhood industry consultants.

A supportive leadership team committed to educator wellbeing and professional growth.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Staff wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs.

Up to 95% discount on childcare fees for permanent staff.

Genuine career progression opportunities, including pathways into Advanced Educator.

At Cuddly Bear, you're more than just an employee. You're part of a community that genuinely cares for one another, celebrates success together and works collectively towards a shared vision of excellence.

About the Role As a Qualified Early Childhood Educator, you'll work collaboratively with your Room Leader and fellow educators to provide safe,



nurturing and engaging learning experiences for children.

You'll play an important role in supporting the daily operation of your classroom, contributing to educational programs and building meaningful relationships with children and families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging, play-based educational programs aligned with the EYLF and VEYLDF.

Contributing observations, documentation and reflections that inform children's individual learning and development.

Creating inclusive learning experiences that encourage children's curiosity, agency, creativity and sense of belonging.

Maintaining active supervision and consistently implementing safe practices throughout the day.

Supporting children's health, hygiene, nutrition, rest and individual care requirements.

Understanding and upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting obligations and our service's child safety policies.

Building warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children.

Developing positive partnerships with families through open and professional communication.

Working collaboratively with your Room Leader and colleagues to maintain a positive and supportive classroom workplace.

Contributing to reflective practice, continuous improvement and the implementation of our service philosophy and values.

You'll be supported by an experienced leadership team while being encouraged to take ownership of your professional practice and contribute your ideas.

About You We're looking for educators who genuinely enjoy working with children and tak

📌 Qualified & Experienced Early Childhood Educators (Full-Time) (Melbourne)
🏢 Cuddly Bear
📍 Melbourne