Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Steps Academy is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our supportive Early Learning Team that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a workplace that offers flexibility, values your contribution, and respects your need for work-life balance? If you’re looking to start or grow your career in early childhood education, this is the place for you.

We’re hiring for this position at the following Bright Steps Academy locations: Beresfield (NSW), Mildura (VIC), MacGregor (ACT) and Elizabeth North (SA).

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Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Attractive Pay Rates: Enjoy pay rates that recognise your value and contribution.
  • Discount Child Care Fees: 50% off child care fees after CSS.
  • Well-being Day: 1 day to refresh each year
  • Birthday Leave: 1 day off per year to celebrate
  • Monthly Resource Budget: Generous monthly room budget, along side monthly centred budget. 
  • Supportive management team: Wellness checks with Centre Director and or 2IC.
  • Well Above Legislation Hours for Programming: Time off the floor covered by our Supportive Educational Leader. 
  • Training Tailored for You: Dive into our detailed induction processes and get set for success!
  • You’re Essential: Experience our tight-knit team culture. At Bright Steps Academy, every team member is valued.
  • Grow with Us: Climb the career ladder with extensive learning, development, and career progression opportunities within a growing Childcare Group!
  • Training: We pay for your CPR and First Aid, Child Protection courses.

We are seeking a passionate individual who

  • Bring’s their best selves to work every day, have fun, and make every child feel special and loved.
  • Willing to work alongside Teachers/Educators who are willing and excited to learn from more experienced colleagues.
  • Ignite classrooms with passion, laughter, and genuine enthusiasm.
  • Thrive in a team environment, support others, and do their best.
  • Prioritise child safety and achieving the best outcomes for children in a safe and caring environment.
  • Showcase stellar communication skills.
  • Support the team in planning, observing, evaluating, and recording children’s learning. 
  • Build heart-warming relationships with children and families.
  • Contribute to the growth of the team
  • Actively support our Philosophy, Policies, and Procedures.

Essential Criteria

  • Bachelor of Teaching/Education (Early Childhood or equivalent)
  • Approved and current Child Protection Training qualifications
  • Understanding of Child Protection legislation 
  • Understanding and Commitment to Child Safe Standards
  • Working with Children clearance (WWCC)
  • National Police Check Certificate (Current)
  • NESA registration

Jumpstart Your Bright Future

We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant early learning community!

Bright Steps Academy is a Child Safe Organisation and we are committed in providing a child safe environment.

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Our Core Values

At Bright Steps Academy, our motto: “BRIGHT” is at the heart of everything we do.

Belonging

We are an inclusive and welcoming early learning community that feels like home. Everyone belongs at Bright Steps Academy.

Respect

We foster respectful relationships with children, families, and each other through open communication.

Individuality

We value and develop each child’s talents, interests, and identity through our individual approach to learning.

Growth

We encourage children to learn and grow by providing them with the best environments, resources, and support.

Happiness

We provide children with exciting, joyful, and memorable learning experiences that fuel happy childhood memories.

Teamwork

We are passionate professionals who work together as a team to deliver excellence in all aspects of early education and care.

Why Work With Bright Steps Academy?

At Bright Steps Academy, we differentiate ourselves by creating a work environment that provides all educators with ongoing on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities.

Our people are what makes Bright Steps Academy a truly wonderful place for children to learn and grow. We value each team member’s unique talents and strengths and actively foster a culture of recognition, positivity, and teamwork.

We respect that everyone has a life beyond work. We are committed to providing you with understanding and flexibility to be present in all aspects of your life where possible.

We are committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting the growth of our employees through our Growth and Gratitude Employee Benefits Program.

At Bright Steps Academy, we create a work environment that provides all educators with ongoing on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities. We believe that life-long learning is the key to continuous improvement. We encourage knowledge sharing, skills development, and innovation as part of our commitment to best practice.

Bright Steps Academy is a growing organisation that believes in rewarding and investing in the people who contribute to our company’s success. We seek to develop our team member’s skills to that we can grow their career opportunities as our organisation expands. Internal promotions for educators are actively encouraged across our services through participation in our succession planning and talent management programs.

Bright Steps Academy is committed to maintaining and investing in our services so that children, families, and educators have access to the best resources, environments, and support. Our services provide abundant resources, team members are encouraged to make resource requests, and we actively involve children, educators, and families in the ongoing improvement of our services.