$43.41 per hour + Super + Salary packaging
Do you wish to use your university knowledge and skills to develop programs and curriculums that build children's existing and emerging knowledge? Join our team as an Early Childhood Teacher and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Your Role
We are hiring Early Childhood Teachers to lead teams of educators and drive the learning, development and curiosity of children. You will relish the joys of working with children, while building positive relationships with staff and families. We value people with initiative and strong educational ideas to support our team deliver quality services.
This is an important role within our services. Your energy, and commitment to excellence will support a play‐based learning environment where children flourish.
Benefits for You
* Earn ECT pay rates with an additional Leadership Allowance on top of fortnightly wage.
* Accrue paid leave – 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro‐rata for part‐time).
* Salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.
* Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services (conditions apply).
* Professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.
* 12‐week paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
What We Need from You
* A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or working towards ECT qualification.
* A Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
* A minimum of one year experience or ability to demonstrate capability and capacity to be an effective Early Childhood Teacher.
* Confidence in communicating, reflecting, challenging professional dialogue and building respectful workplace relationships.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.
About Us
Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not‐for‐profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services and have won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.
We employ over 550 employees across four diverse program areas: Children's Services (0‐12 years), Galilee School for disadvantaged youth, Cple (our registered training organisation), and Community Services (support to people in need). We offer a vibrant and inclusive workplace that values diversity and lifelong learning.
Apply Now
Click APPLY or call 02 6293 6200 for a confidential chat. Please include a cover letter. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you have experience working with children?
* Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
* Have you completed a Bachelor of Education – Early Childhood?
* Do you have experience working in the not‐for‐profit sector?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as an early childhood teacher?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
* Do you hold any qualifications in early childhood education and care? (please list qualification type/s, institute and year of completion e.g. Diploma, Canberra Institute of Technology, 2025)
* Please indicate the preferred location. The location is determined by Communities at Work and most of our Centres are on the Southside.
o Gungahlin area
o Tuggeranong area
o Inner South/Parliamentary area
o No preference
As advertised, this is a full‐time role and priority is given to full‐time applicants. Part‐time is not guaranteed and is determined at the time of the interview.
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