Early Childhood Educator Join an exceeding-rated private Kindergarten

We are seeking experienced educators for our Nursery and Toddler learning environment.

This opportunity is best suited to an experienced educator who is confident in contributing to curriculum, reflective practice, and team discussions from day one.

What you will enjoy

• Salary significantly above award, recognising experience and contribution.
• Nearly double the required educator-to-child ratios across every room
• Flexible, protected planning time — taken as needed, not rationed
• Monthly rostered day off and a two-week closure over Christmas/New Year
• Family-owned service with exceptional staff stability
• Access to an off-site staff retreat with gym, kitchen, and lounge
• Natural outdoor environments designed for genuine exploration
• Well-resourced learning environments with strong budget allocations
• Paid monthly networking and professional development events across sister services
• Clear mentoring and long-term growth pathways
• Leadership that prioritises both quality outcomes and educator wellbeing

About the service

Join one of Melbourne's most established and highly regarded early learning services.

Privately owned and operated, this Exceeding-rated service has built a reputation for educational quality, workforce stability, and exceptional care over many years. Families often remain on waiting lists for extended periods, while educators are attracted to a workplace culture that genuinely values professional practice.

The centre operates with above-ratio staffing and a collaborative team structure that allows educators to focus on what matters most — building meaningful relationships with children, engaging in intentional teaching, and creating high-quality learning experiences.

Unlike many services where time pressures can make reflection and documentation challenging, educators here are provided with the support, resources, and staffing needed to thoughtfully plan, observe, and respond to children's interests and development.

Professional judgement is trusted. New ideas are welcome. Experienced educators are encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement rather than simply follow established routines.

What makes this service particularly unique is its long-term commitment to quality. Excellence is not something prepared for during Assessment and Rating visits. It is embedded into daily practice through strong leadership, investment in educator wellbeing, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional outcomes for children and families.

This is an opportunity to join a team where high standards are matched by genuine support, stability, and respect for the important work early childhood educators do every day.

Why educators stay

• Long-standing leadership team
• Strong educator retention and stability
• Consistently full enrolments and extended waitlists
• Above-ratio staffing across all age groups
• Dedicated off-site retreat and planning facilities
• Significant investment in resources and professional development

About you

Most services do not struggle to find educators. They struggle to create an environment where great educators want to stay.

At this service, staffing, resources, leadership support, and educator wellbeing are intentionally designed to help educators perform at their best every day.This role requires an educator who can confidently contribute to programming, documentation, and team practice from day one.

You will ideally bring:

•  Completed Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicants holding only a Graduate Diploma qualification will not be considered for this role.
• Full Australian working rights are essential, including the ability to work full-time without restrictions.

• A strong understanding of the NQF, VEYLDF, EYLF V2.0, and National Quality Standard
• At least 2 years of experience in long day care or kindergarten environments
• Confidence contributing to programming, observations, and reflective practice
• Genuine passion for inquiry-based and child-led learning
• Availability for a rotating roster between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm

You are likely to thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience confidently supporting children's learning through intentional teaching and play-based practice
• Enjoy contributing to programming, observations, reflection, and curriculum decision-making
• Value collaboration, professional dialogue, and continuous improvement
• Take pride in building meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Appreciate working in a service where quality is embedded into everyday practice

About Early Years Talent

Early Years Talent specialises exclusively in permanent recruitment within early childhood education.

We partner with high-performing early learning services, kindergartens, and schools across Australia to connect experienced educators with roles where they can genuinely thrive.

Every application is reviewed by a specialist recruiter with experience in the early childhood sector.