⭐ Permanent Educator | Caroline Springs
⭐ About the role
This is a maternity leave contract opportunity from 2 November 2026 to 19 September 2027 , working across 5 days, Monday to Friday , in the Toddlers Room .
As our new Childcare Permanent Educator, you will be responsible for the development and fostering of meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the community. You will support and guide children’s learning, while developing your own career and knowledge within the childcare sector.
About Our Centre
At Journey Early Learning Caroline Springs, you'll be part of a modern 133-place, purpose-built centre where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our two-level service is home to a fun, close-knit team that values positivity, collaboration, and creating meaningful experiences for every child.
As a newer centre, we're continuing to build something special together. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with children, families, and each other, while embracing the diversity of our community. Respect is one of our core values, and we believe every educator's voice and contribution matters.
If you're looking for a supportive team that celebrates individuality, shares plenty of laughs, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-first education, we'd love to welcome you to Caroline Springs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Facilitate learning experiences for your allocated group of children
Assisting in the observation and evaluation of children's individual strengths, interests and preferences
Design and implement activities to be included in children's developmental program.
Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment
About you
You are a creative and inspired early childhood educator with a passion to lead and develop age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with Educators, children, and families.
Key skills and requirements:
An ACECQA recognised Cert3 , Diploma or higher
Experience leading and developing age specific programs and routines
Current Working with Children Check
Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates
What we offer
Above award rates
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Cleaning - all centres regularly and frequently cleaned by industry leading cleaner
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
https://journey.edu.au/
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm