Early Childhood Teacher

7 days ago


Seaford Heights, South Australia Green Leaves Early Learning Seaford Heights Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Can you picture yourself bringing to life the imagination and curiosity of our young Green Leaves learners every day?

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we pride ourselves on developing and delivering quality kindy programs that focus on the highest standards of practice. To support this commitment, Green Leaves has developed a unique National Learning, Research, and Development (NLRDP) program to mentor our teachers in their professional development.

When you join the Green Leaves family, we're proud to offer support services and opportunities that have been created and designed in collaboration with our teams from across the group, which includes:

  • Face-to-face and online Mentoring with our group NLRDP Pedagogy Partners, including additional support to assist you in completing your Teacher's registration where applicable
  • Monthly ECT online network meetings with your colleagues across Australia
  • Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation.
  • Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on 'PADLET'
  • Access to The Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren)
  • Access to the 'Learning Leaves' Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner
  • On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team led by Robyn Papworth
  • The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive Annual New Zealand Study Tour
  • Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia.

In addition, at Green Leaves, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution to the group through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

  • A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
  • Generous wages + weekly pays
  • The 10% Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government's "Worker Retention Payment Grant", and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team members
  • Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
  • The opportunity to work with flexibility on full-time or part-time arrangements
  • Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailers
  • Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more)
  • Start your day right with Brekkie on us
  • The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of experienced leaders and internal programs
  • Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
  • Our Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards of support for our team member's achievements

About You:

  • An ACECQA-approved Teaching Qualification
  • A SA Teachers Registration
  • A current SA Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
  • Current SA Child Protection Training (or willing to obtain)
  • Current HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate and CPR  (or willing to obtain)

Make Your Move

If you are excited by the opportunity to join a unique group where you belong and feel connected to our Green Leaves Commitments, make your move and apply now

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.



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