Early Childhood Teacher - Toddler Room

"Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers." Friedrich Fröbel

FROEBEL St Leonards offers inspiring learning environments on 3 levels plus a rooftop playground for 99 children from 6 months to 6 years. Our educational program focuses on immersive language learning (second language: German) and inquiry-based early learning by implementing the Little Scientists program. Please visit our FROEBEL website and our Facebook page to learn more about us! 🙂

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher for our Toddler Room which has 35 children between 18 months and 3 year. The role is for 37.5 to 38 hours per week (preferably worked across 5 days but negotiable).

We offer you

  • a happy workplace with a collaborative team and a supportive Centre Director
  • a purposeful and rewarding role providing education and care for young children
  • a salary substantially above Modern Award
  • allocated planning time each week and regular paid team meetings
  • mentoring by the Room Leader and the centre's Educational Leader
  • generous professional development opportunities, including the chance to take part in the FROEBEL Future Leaders Program
  • an employee wellbeing program with regular initiatives
  • a complimentary employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services)
  • on-site parking at reduced rates / walking distance to public transport.

We need you to

  • hold an approved Bachelor/Master degree in Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent and a current NESA registration (or at least having applied for NESA)
  • have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and grow trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members
  • have a keen interest in immersive language and inquiry-based learning; an interest in STEM is a bonus
  • have an understanding of contemporary child safe practices
  • last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive attitude!

📧 If this is you, please use the apply button and attach your resume. Please also write a short cover letter/note outlining why you applied for this role! 🙂 

FROEBEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

FROEBEL is a child safe organisation.

Only eligible applicants will be contacted by FROEBEL.

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