The Discovery Garden Child Care Centre and Preschool – Floraville NSW

We're growing our team and would love to hear from you

Certificate III, Diploma and educators working towards their qualifications welcome

Full time, part-time and casual positions available

Above-award wages, including the Government-funded Worker Retention Payment

Paid programming time and career development

Discounted childcare fees for team members

Beautiful, thoughtfully resourced learning environments

Supportive team culture where your ideas, contributions and professional growth matter

At The Discovery Garden, we believe childhood is full of wonder, joy and possibility. Our philosophy is grounded in respect for children as capable, curious learners and in creating environments where relationships and play thrive.

With some of our much-loved team members moving interstate, we have the opportunity to welcome current educators into our community.

About the role
Spend time in play alongside children, co-learning and co-discovering
Create environments that spark curiosity and invite exploration
Work collaboratively with colleagues and families




Bring a reflective approach to practice, always seeking to deepen children’s learning and wellbeing

About you
Hold a Certificate III, Diploma, or ECT qualification (or are working towards)
Are passionate about early childhood education and play-based learning
Value strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
See themselves as learners too, open to growth and reflection

What we offer
A supportive and cooperative team workplace
Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Beautiful, thoughtfully curated learning environments
The chance to be part of a community where children’s voices and ideas are celebrated
Paid professional learning, resourcing budgets, and time to plan well
Discounted fees for your own children
A collaborative team and a values-led culture
A place where pedagogy is lived, not laminated

We are a Child Safe service with a strong culture of vigilance, professionalism, and shared responsibility to protect and uphold the rights and wellbeing of every child.

📌 Cert Iii, Diploma Or Studying Educator Newcastle
🏢 The Discovery Garden Child Care Centre and Preschool
📍 Newcastle