Current opportunity
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Full time·Emerald, Central Highlands QLD
Flexible arrangements considered
We’re looking for a passionate Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our 93-place early learning centre in Emerald.
This is an important educational leadership role within our service, working closely with our Centre Director, Educational Leader and educator team to deliver high-quality early learning experiences for children.
First5Years is continuing to deepen our Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, with a focus on children’s voices, inquiry-based learning, thoughtful environments, meaningful documentation, reflection and strong educator collaboration.
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The opportunity
You’ll lead and implement high-quality early childhood education programs, supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, agency and development every day.
You’ll work closely with the Centre Director and Educational Leader, contributing to curriculum planning, documentation, reflective practice and quality improvement across the service.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and implement high-quality early childhood education programs
- Support children’s learning, wellbeing, agency and development
- Create opportunities for inquiry, exploration and child-led learning
- Build strong relationships with children, families and educators
- Contribute to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
- Support implementation of the EYLF, NQS and QKLG where applicable
- Work closely with the Centre Director and Educational Leader
- Contribute to quality improvement across the service
- Help create calm, engaging and purposeful learning environments
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine passion for early childhood education
- An ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification, or working towards one
- A strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and child-led learning
- An interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired and inquiry-based practice
- A warm, professional and collaborative approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
- A current Queensland Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
- Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain it
Working arrangements
Open to a conversation
We are open to discussing working arrangements and remuneration with the right candidate, taking into account experience, qualifications, the needs of the centre and the structure of our existing team.
Why First5Years
First5Years is a family-owned early learning service with a strong commitment to children, families, our team and the regional communities we are part of.
Our values are Passionate, Empowering and Inclusive, and we are conscious of living these values every day in the way we work with children, families and each other.
We are committed to creating a workplace where educators feel valued, supported and empowered to continue developing their practice.
About First5Years Emerald
First5Years Emerald is where First5Years began: a centre for children from birth to six years in the Central Highlands, open 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Six rooms, an approved Queensland Kindergarten program and scratch-made meals sit alongside a playscape built for real, risky play.
Sound like you?
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a thoughtful, collaborative and evolving early learning environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are submitted securely through Employment Hero.