Early Childhood Teacher

5 days ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Mini Masterminds Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us
Caring childcare organisation with 20 centres across NSW,
Mini Masterminds
is renowned for its innovative programs, inclusive culture, and commitment to high-quality early education and care. Our centres provide nurturing, stimulating environments where children's individuality is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and lifelong learning begins.

Children enjoy unique extracurricular experiences such as
Mini Masterchefs, Mini Champions, Mini Yoga, and Mini Linguistics
, enriching their learning and development beyond the classroom.

Position Overview
Join the exciting journey of our beautiful
Merrylands
service, catering for 77 children across three inspiring learning rooms. As the
Assistant Director
, you will work alongside the Centre Director to inspire, guide, and support our passionate team, ensuring a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children, families, and educators alike.

This is an
on-the-floor leadership role
with allocated time off the floor, giving you the opportunity to lead by example in practice while also supporting with administration, compliance, and team development.

This is your chance to make a real impact—building strong community connections, embedding high-quality programs, and fostering a culture where curiosity, creativity, and care thrive.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Director in leading and inspiring a team of educators, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a positive workplace culture.
  • Mentor and guide educators, modelling best-practice early childhood education on the floor.
  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of the centre, including rostering, resource management, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, holistic learning programs that nurture curiosity, creativity, and development.
  • Champion the health, safety, and wellbeing of children, creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
  • Build strong partnerships with families and the local community, promoting engagement and supporting the centre's values.

Qualifications And Skills

  • Early Childhood Teacher (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Child Protection training/certificate
  • Experience or strong interest in leadership and management
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Generous childcare discount for your family
  • Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative early learning programs
  • Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Apply Now
If you're passionate about shaping young minds and leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you

Please email your resume to

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