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.

We have exciting opportunities for qualified educators and prospective trainees to join the teams at our beautiful Valentine Preschool, Mayfield and Merewether Heights centres.

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

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

🌱 Beautiful architecturally-designed indoor 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!

About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare:

Imagine Early Learning is a small network of six centres operating in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, founded by its Early-Childhood trained owner who takes pride in being involved in the day-to-day workings of the centres and in getting to know her team and their stories.

We always 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-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible. Fostering a harmonious, positive 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 to deliver high-quality care and education to our little learners.

We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, inquiry-based learning, creativity 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. We also understand the complexities of balancing work-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible.

Selection Criteria:

For qualified educators: Certificate III, Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood, or ACEQA-approved equivalent (or working towards any of these qualifications)

For prospective trainees: a genuine desire to enter the Early Childhood Industry

For all candidates: 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, please visit our website at www.imaginechildcare.com.au