At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning experiences for children and foster meaningful relationships.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Little Zebra Gracemere, dedicated to quality education.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, discounted childcare, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant community focused on kindness and professionalism.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Must have ACECQA qualification and current First Aid and CPR certifications.
The predicted salary is between 43650 - 53350 $ per year.
Little Zebra Gracemere is seeking a warm, dedicated, and passionate Qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team as we strengthen, grow, and shape a centre our children, families, and educators can be proud of. If you believe children thrive through meaningful relationships, play-based learning, and a genuine sense of belonging, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- A welcoming, supportive team focused on growing together
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and coaching
- Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
- Discounted childcare for team members
- The opportunity to contribute to a centre where your ideas and voice matter
About the role
The Early Childhood Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher will provide comprehensive and effective educational and care services in accordance with the cultural, educational and developmental needs of children. This role will include addressing the needs, concerns and sustainability of families and the wider community. You must take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount to all decision making and practices.
Key responsibilities
- Develop an early childhood education (ECE) program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Learning Kindergarten Guideline (QLKG) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Implement and maintain an innovative ECE program based on planning, reflective practices and intentional teaching, in conjunction with local businesses, schools and other organisations to broaden children's connectedness to their community
- Include appropriate indoor and outdoor experiences, physical activity, music and movement
- Evaluate the ECE program according to the objectives and outcomes of program and teaching strategies
- Involve educators and other staff in planning, documenting and evaluation of programs to promote staff development
- Welcome each child and their family to the service each day and ensure communication is meaningful
- Establish relationships and develop positive interactions with children, families and educators
- Give each child individual attention and comfort as required
- Ensure program planning prioritises the paramount consideration and that the safety, rights and wellbeing of children are at the centre of program development and delivery
About you
- Approved ACECQA qualification as required under the Regulations and that meets the requirements of the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Essentials Guidelines
- Current First Aid Certificate (approved by ACECQA)
- Current CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Working with Children Check or teacher registration (exemption) as required under legislation
- Mandatory Child Safety Training (Geccko)
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attend additional training as necessary
- Be professional, kind, and respectful in all that you do and say
- Commitment to on‑going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics
At Little Zebra Gracemere, children are at the centre of everything we do. While our days are busy and full, children are always our top priority. We are deeply committed to providing high-quality education and care where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely valued. Our practices are grounded in strong relationships, consistency, and a shared belief that kindness and professionalism go hand in hand. As our centre continues to grow, we're looking for an educator who shares our vision and is excited to help shape the future of our service.
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