Early Childhood Teacher
Can you picture yourself bringing our young Green Leaves learners' imagination and curiosity to life every day?
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we pride ourselves on developing and delivering high-quality kindy programs that uphold the highest standards of practice. To support this commitment, Green Leaves has developed a unique National Learning, Research, and Development (NLRDP) program to support our teachers' professional development.
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 include:
- Face-to-face and online mentoring with our group, NLRDP Pedagogy Partners
- 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, 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
- 6 weeks of paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
- Flexibility on full-time or part-time arrangements
- A strong support network, including daily guidance from the Centre’s Educational Leader
- The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
- Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
- From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
- Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
- Access to our online Green Leaves library
- Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support
About You:
- An ACECQA-approved teaching qualification
- Hold or have an interest in obtaining a Teacher's Registration where applicable
- Current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
- Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
- Additional Child Protection Training, in line with section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Queensland Government. Completion of 1 of the following courses will ensure compliance; CHCPRT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCPRT002 or CHCECE057 (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
- Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
- Must be available to work rotating shifts that may start as early as 6:30 am and finish as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
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.
Employer questions
- Are you legally permitted to work in Australia?
- This role requires a Working with Children Check. Are you able to obtain and maintain that clearance?
- As part of the Working with Children Check, you will be required to provide the authorities with proof of your identity. That will include identity documents such as a full birth certificate, current Australian passport, valid Australian visa, Australian citizenship certificate or official immigration record. You will also need to provide a primary use in the community document such as a driver's licence, or proof of ID or other similar document. You will also need to provide 2 supplementary documents such as a Medicare document or evidence of enrolment to vote or the like. Are you able to obtain or provide those documents or similar ones required, to the authorities?
- If you have changed your name. You will need to provide documents to the authorities about that. You will need to provide linkage documents such as a marriage certificate or a revised and reissued Australian Birth Certificate. Are you able to provide or obtain all relevant documents, or similar ones to the authorities?
- The law requires us to check a person’s prohibition status before we employ them. If you are offered a role, you will need to tell us if you are prohibited from providing education and care or aware of any enforcement action that the regulatory authorities may have against you. We may also ask for a signed declaration confirming your prohibition status. Are you willing to provide that information and sign the declaration?
Company profile
When it comes to providing Early Childhood Education and Care that goes beyond traditional standards, Green Leaves Early Learning truly shines. With over 70 custom-built centres, Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to service excellence and raising the benchmark for early education and care across Australia. Each of our services provides a culture of welcome and a sense of belonging for all by creating an enriching, holistic curriculum and a place where all of our team members feel at home. Green Leaves has a one-team mentality, where we continuously strive for innovation and collaboration, and celebrate our successes.