Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

First5Years Early Learning is seeking a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our 93-place early learning centre in Emerald, Queensland.

This role is for an approved Early Childhood Teacher who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality educational practice across the service, including our Kindergarten program, curriculum leadership and reflective teaching practice. As a 93-place centre, First5Years requires two Early Childhood Teachers as part of our educator team, and this role forms an important part of our service structure and educational leadership.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Director, Educational Leader and broader educator team to deliver a rich, engaging and compliant early learning program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and, where applicable, the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

First5Years is intentionally moving towards more deeply embedded Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, with a focus on children’s voices, inquiry-based learning, thoughtful environments, documentation, reflection and strong educator collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and implementing a high-quality early childhood education program
• Supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, agency and development
• Creating opportunities for inquiry, exploration and child-led learning
• Building strong, respectful relationships with children, families and educators
• Contributing to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
• Supporting implementation of the EYLF, NQS and QKLG where applicable
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and Educational Leader
• Supporting quality improvement and compliance across the service
• Contributing to calm, engaging and purposeful learning environments
• Helping bring First5Years’ values of Passionate, Empowering and Inclusive to life in everyday practice

The successful applicant will hold, or be working towards, an ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent early childhood teaching qualification.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and child-led learning
• An interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, inquiry-based learning and reflective documentation
• A warm, professional and collaborative approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working with children, families and educators
• 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

First5Years’ values are Passionate, Empowering and Inclusive, and we are conscious of living these values each day in the way we work with children, families and each other.

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.