Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who believes in the power of pedagogy to shape brighter futures for the next generation? Are you 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!

We are seeking dynamic and inspiring Early Childhood Teachers to join the teams at our Toronto and The Junction centres.

Imagine is a small, locally-owned-and-operated network of centres in the Newcastle region. Our founder is an Early Childhood Teacher with over 35 years of Early Childhood Experience, who remains closely involved with our centres. Our centres enjoy stable, cohesive and supportive teams - this, we believe, is what makes our Imagine family special.

Architecturally-designed with Imagine's philosophy of sustainability and indoor-outdoor play in mind, Imagine's Toronto and The Junction centres boast expansive outdoor environments where our children are free to explore the wonders of the natural world, and indoor environments which enjoy an abundance of natural light and ventilation. Our team is warm, vibrant, driven by purpose and keen to welcome new members into our beautiful community.

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: we always aim to promote internally

🌱 …and so much more!

About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare:

Imagine Early Learning & Childcare is a small network of six centres operating in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, founded by its Early-Childhood trained owner.

We 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-life commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance. Fostering a collaborative 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.

Selection Criteria:

Degree in Early Childhood, or ACEQA-approved equivalent (or actively working towards this)

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication

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 & Childcare, please visit our website at www.imaginechildcare.com.au