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Niño Early Learning Adventures is seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join our Ivanhoe centre. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young children through engaging, hands-on art experiences that nurture creativity, confidence, curiosity, and self-expression.
Working with children aged 2–5 years, you will create meaningful opportunities for exploration and discovery through visual arts, helping children develop their creative voice in a supportive and inspiring early learning environment.
About the Role
As our Art Teacher, you will deliver small-group art experiences designed to foster imagination, creative thinking, and a lifelong love of learning while working 3 days per week (8 hours per day).
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver engaging art sessions to small groups of 4–5 children on a rotation throughout the day
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Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate visual arts experiences
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Encourage creativity, experimentation, and self-expression through a variety of artistic mediums
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Support children's learning, wellbeing, confidence, and sense of identity through the arts
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Create a welcoming and inspiring art environment where children feel safe to explore and create
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Observe, document, and celebrate children's artistic learning and development
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Collaborate with educators and centre leadership to enrich the educational program
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, nurturing, and passionate about inspiring young children through creative experiences.
Key Requirements:
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Experience working with children aged 2–5 years
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Relevant Art qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent)
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ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification (or willingness to work within ACECQA requirements)
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Valid Working With Children Check (Employee)
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
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Ability to engage, inspire, and connect with young learners
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A genuine passion for creativity, early childhood education, and child-led learning
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Up to date First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
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Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework (preferred, but not essential)
Why Join Niño ELA?
At Niño Early Learning Adventures, we believe every child is capable, creative, and full of potential. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and creating exceptional learning experiences for children.
We offer:
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A purpose-built, high-quality early learning environment
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Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
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Opportunities for professional development and growth
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The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's creativity, confidence, and learning journey every day
If you're ready to inspire young minds, foster creativity, and help children discover the joy of artistic expression, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Niño Early Learning Adventures is committed to being a child safe environment and has a zero tolerance to child abuse. We have a duty of care to prevent child abuse and identify risks early, including reducing and removing these risks.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
