Join Our Team at Belong Early Learning
At Belong Early Learning, we honour children as capable, intelligent, and whole individuals from birth. Our work is grounded in relational pedagogy — we believe that deep connection, emotional attunement, and respectful relationships are the foundation of lifelong learning.
We are currently seeking educators who are warm, emotionally aware, and deeply responsive to children’s needs.
Role 1: Certificate III Trainee (Full-Time)
Rate: Experience dependant
This role is perfect for someone beginning their journey in early childhood education. You will be supported by our experienced team as you study and grow in your role, learning how to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The service has two dedicated Educational Leaders who work alongside a pedagogical leader, offering exceptional guidance and support.
Requirements:
* Willingness to enrol in a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course through TAFE.
* Passion for working with children and eagerness to learn.
* Values of connection, creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
* 18 years old and over
* Willingness to undertake child protection training on the Gekko platform within 14 days and attain a Working with children check
Role 2: Educator (4 or 5 days)
Rate: Experience dependent
This opportunity is ideal for someone in early childhood education who feels genuinely called to work alongside children, but requires balance. In this role, you will be working in our 2-3 year old room alongside experienced educators who prioritise relationship-based practice. You will build secure attachments, create safe environments, and support children’s emotional development with intention and care. Ideally you would work 4-5 days.
Requirements:
* Is naturally warm, calm, and emotionally regulated
* Notices children’s cues and responds with sensitivity and care
* Understands that behaviour is communication
* Values connection before correction
* holds a suitable qualification - Diploma or Cert III
* Is 18 years or older
* holds the following - food handlers certificate, first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis, CPR, child protection and ability to undertake Gekko child protection training within 14 days, WWCC
* Is eager to learn, reflect, and grow within a supportive team
Room Leader (4 or 5 days)
Rate: Above award, based on experience
We are seeking a confident, reflective, and emotionally attuned Room Leader who understands that leadership begins with relationships. This role will be in our 3-4 year old room working alongside two experienced educators who deeply know our children and routines.
the right candidate will;
* Be deeply responsive to children’s emotional and developmental needs
* Create a calm, regulated, and secure learning environment
* Guide children through big emotions with empathy and confidence
* Lead a child-led, inquiry-based curriculum grounded in connection
* Mentor and support educators in relational and reflective practice
* Build strong, respectful partnerships with families
Requirements:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (completed) or highly experienced Cert III
* Demonstrated experience in an early childhood setting
* Experience leading or co-leading a room
* Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework
* Commitment to reflective practice and team collaboration
* A warm, professional, and grounded presence
* holds the following - food handlers certificate, first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis, CPR, child protection and ability to undertake Gekko child protection training within 14 days, WWCC
Why Join Belong Early Learning?
At Belong, educator wellbeing and emotional capacity matter just as much as curriculum.
We offer:
* Above-award wages for the right candidate
* Paid team meetings and dedicated planning time
* Centre-wide termly professional development sessions
* Staff discount on childcare fees
* Access to our unique Atelier Vitae workshops — blending art therapy and research-based learning
* A strong focus on educator emotional wellbeing and regulation
* A collaborative culture where your voice is valued
* Beautiful, thoughtfully designed spaces that support calm, creativity, and belonging
* Time off over Christmas and New Year during our closure period
* Monthly RDO or 4x10 hour days for the right candidate
* A welcoming and friendly team of dedicated educators and management.
If you are someone who leads with empathy, reflection, and emotional awareness — and you believe children deserve adults who truly see and understand them — we would love to hear from you.
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