Early Childhood Educator

Are you an Educator who is passionate about nurturing the growth of young learners in an industry-leading team within a child-safe environment, which supports your career progression, protects your work-life balance and is all about a positive workplace culture? If so, welcome to Imagine

Our close-knit network of family-owned-and-operated centres are a community which nurtures curiosity, inspires dreams and promotes a spirit of lifelong learning amongst our children and educators alike.

At Imagine, we offer:

 Above-award wages with the opportunity for regular salary reviews

Supportive mentorship and ongoing Professional Development tailored to your interests

Staff discounts on childcare fees

Subsidised gym membership at Genesis Fitness

A positive team culture that promotes respect, integrity, joy and collaboration

Expansive natural outdoor environments

Architecturally-designed environments with an abundance of natural light and ventilation and sustainably-sourced resources

Regular debriefs with your leadership team

Career advancement is supported and encouraged: most of our Directors have been with us since they were trainees

…and so much more

We have exciting opportunities for qualified educators to join the teams at our beautiful Merewether Heights, The Junction, Toronto, Mayfield and Garden Suburb centres.

Architecturally designed and purpose-built with Imagine's philosophy of indoor-outdoor play and sustainability in mind, our centres boast indoor environments which enjoy an abundance of natural light and ventilation, and expansive outdoor environments which incorporate the existing elements of the natural world. We would love to show you around

About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare:

• Imagine Early Learning is a locally-owned-and-operated network of six centres operating in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. Our founder is an Early Childhood Teacher with more than 35 years of experience in the industry.
• We aim to have more staff than the minimum requirements, to ensure that our team are always well-supported.
• At Imagine, we understand the complexities of balancing work-life commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible. Fostering a collaborative workplace culture is of paramount importance at Imagine, and we believe that this is one of the things that makes us so special.
• We take pride in supporting our educators on their professional journey. We encourage our people to advance in their careers should they wish to do so, and offer internal promotions wherever we can.
• We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, inquiry-based learning, and managed 'risky' play opportunities.
• Dedicated educators who are passionate about helping children to learn and grow, are integral to our mission of providing excellence in care and education.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III, Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood, or ACEQA-approved equivalent (or working towards any of these qualifications)
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
• Reliability and ability to work flexible hours between Monday and Friday
• Current certificate in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willingness to update these ASAP)
• A high level of initiative and a commitment to ongoing learning

If you are ready to grow professionally while working in an environment that is both fun and rewarding, and have the skills that we are seeking, we would love to meet you.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter via 'Apply for this job' through SEEK.

For more information about Imagine Early Learning & Childcare, please visit our website