Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Montessori Academy Full time
  • Education & Child Care
  • Childcare
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent / Full Time

29/5/2024

  • 50% childcare fee discount | 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Montessori experience not essential - training provided
  • Excellent career advancement opportunities

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. Unlike play-based childcare centres and preschools, Montessori Academy nurtures the uniqueness of each child and provides an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. We are a child safe organisation with more than 40 campuses across NSW, VIC and ACT and many more in development. Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. For more information see:

The Role

In a Montessori classroom, educators serve as a link between the Prepared Environment and the children. Their role is to observe the children and guide them in their own unique learning process, to help them develop a life-long love of learning. In this role you will be expected to:

  • To develop strong relationships with children at the service
  • To develop the Children's Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines).
  • Be in compliance with the OH&S Policy, ensure a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
  • To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
  • To implement the service's philosophy in undertaking all other duties
  • To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings.
  • To maintain observations and records of individual children's progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.

About you:

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent) qualified or actively studying towards
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • An understanding of regulations and legislation related to children services
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
  • Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

What we offer:

  • Fantastic training and development programs (Full ECT degree sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.)
  • Excellent career advancement opportunities
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Programming time
  • Staff discounts (50% childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service via our rewards and recognition platform)
  • Generous budgets for resources
  • Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure

Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you

To apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at

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