Permanent Educator

Permanent Educator | Fernvale
Toddler room

🌟 About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, dedicated, and reliable Permanent Educator to join our team at Journey Fernvale in our Senior Toddler room. In this role, you’ll create engaging, play‑based experiences that support children as they build confidence, develop independence, and strengthen social skills in a calm, nurturing environment.

You’ll build strong, trusting relationships with children and families, support consistent routines, and work closely with a supportive Centre Leadership Team who will guide your growth within a close‑knit, community‑focused centre.

This is a permanent part‑time opportunity, across Monday to Friday.

🌿 About Our Centre

Nestled in the heart of a charming rural community, Journey Fernvale offers a unique opportunity to step away from the fast pace and into a centre where relationships truly matter.

Our purpose‑built, light‑filled environment combines modern early learning with small‑town warmth. Here, you’ll be part of a close‑knit team where every child is known, every family is valued, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Support play‑based learning aligned with the EYLF
• Create a calm, structured environment that supports independence and development
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive team culture
• Assist with observations and documentation
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and care

💛 About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential)
• Must have completed National Child Safety Training
• Experience working with toddlers and supporting their development
• Warm, caring, and relationship‑focused approach
• Reliable and team‑oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)

🌱 Growth & Development at Journey

Your growth matters. As an educator at Journey, you’ll have access to:

• Journey Academy for ongoing training and development
• Mentoring and support from experienced leaders
• Opportunities to build confidence, capability, and future career pathways
• A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth

🎁 Why You’ll Love Journey

• Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• High‑quality environments & supportive leadership

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.