⭐ Early Childhood Teacher | Dakabin

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. In this full-time role, you’ll create engaging programs that inspire children and support their holistic growth and development.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, based in our Kindy room.

Centre Overview

Our service is special because we see our educators as family, we work to ensure that they are all excited to come to work each day and are appreciated. We have special events and moments to celebrate achievements and go above and beyond to support our team. We are actively engaged in the community with excursions and incursions – lots of fun and laughter!

At our Dakabin centre, we pride ourselves on creating a truly special setting where our educators are more than just staff – they’re family. We foster a supportive and positive workplace where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day.

We love celebrating achievements, big and small, through special events and meaningful moments that bring our team together. Our strong community connections shine through in our regular excursions and engaging incursions, bringing lots of fun, laughter, and learning for everyone involved.

As a 105-place childcare centre, we’re big enough to offer amazing opportunities, yet small enough to maintain a close-knit, caring culture.

⭐ About the Role

In this role, you will lead the development of an inclusive, stimulating learning setting that supports each child’s holistic development. You will guide your team in planning and delivering play-based programs and foster positive relationships with children, families, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

Design, develop, and implement high-quality, engaging educational programs.

Facilitate play-based learning environments responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities.

Observe, document,



and reflect on children’s progress and development.

Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community.

Participate in community projects and initiatives.

Contribute to a collaborative and interactive teaching environment.

About you

You are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher, bringing warmth, creativity, and confidence to your practice. Skilled in leading pedagogy and delivering engaging, age-appropriate programs, you build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Key Skills & Requirements

ACECQA-approved Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Minimum 1 year of experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

Current Working with Children Check

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

Competent in using technology for documentation and communication

Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications

What we offer

Above Award Rates + Educator Wage Retention Payment (paid weekly)

Additional Wellbeing leave

Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

Paid Birthday Leave

Staff Rewards & Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.

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