Early Childhood Teacher

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join the North Mackay Queensland Centre. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be an active leading team member responsible for providing a safe and stimulating environment that meets the needs of children. You will encourage engagement and participation in curriculum decision-making in line with Journey’s curriculum, standards, and practices. Journey Early Learning is committed to investing in its people by providing the tools, training, and support needed to succeed in the role. This is a full-time opportunity, and applicants seeking sponsorship (subclass 482 visa) are welcome to apply.

Benefits :

• 80% off childcare fees.
• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development.
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning.
• Immediate access to learning portal, Journey Academy.
• Access to visible leaders and founders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Bring the Journey Values of connection, communication, and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct.
• Plan and structure learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate children’s development.
• Provide a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and understanding.
• Promote language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and informal discussions held individually and within groups of children.
• Observe children to evaluate progress and detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, and other disabilities.
• Observe nutritional health, welfare, and safety needs of children and identify factors that may impede their progress.
• Have open conversations and discussions with parents to support children’s development.
• Attend parent interviews, centre meetings, and events.
• Participate in community and family support programs as appropriate.
• Supervise student teachers on placement.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Formal qualifications preferred with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If formal qualifications are not held, further years of work experience may be required.

About Company :

Journey Early Learning aims to create a safe, secure, and homely environment where everyone feels welcome. The organisation has developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating, and encouraging, creating endless possibilities and growth opportunities. Journey educators play a vital role in early learning and are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational, and welcoming. Educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.