Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator Posted: 01/12/2025 Closing Date: 14/12/2025 Job Type: Maximum Term - Part Time/Full Time Permanent - Full-time Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive. At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care. If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world. Why Work at The Friends’ School? At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer: Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply). Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access. Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation. More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website. Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people. About the Role Friends’ Early Learning Centre is seeking caring, creative, and suitably qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our dynamic and innovative Early Learning team. We provide early learning programs for children from 12 weeks through to a Kindergarten program for three-to-four-year-olds. We currently have several opportunities commencing in 2026 , including both permanent and fixed-term positions: Role 1: 24 hours per week (fixed term, 1 January – 31 December 2026) Role 2: 4 days per week (fixed term, 1 January – 4 September 2026) Role 3: Full-time + RDO (fixed term, 1 January – 31 December 2026) Role 4: 24 hours per week (fixed term, 1 January – 31 December 2026) Role 5: 38 hours per week + RDO (permanent) These roles offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to an Early Learning Centre that has proudly achieved an overall rating of Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS). You will join a passionate team committed to creating a welcoming, safe, engaging, and positive learning environment for the children and families who attend Friends’ Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care. Key Focus Areas Build genuine, caring, and professional relationships with children and their families Provide a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally responsive educational program in line with the National Quality Framework Actively support and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, including maintaining a safe and hygienic learning environment Document children’s learning and development, engaging in collaborative analysis to inform planning Work closely with the Lead Educator and team to design and deliver high‑quality programs that reflect the needs and interests of individual children and groups Use supportive and positive behaviour guidance strategies, modelling respectful relationships Maintain strong communication and collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, and the community Engage in reflective practice and contribute to the Centre’s ongoing Quality Improvement Plan Actively participate in team meetings, professional learning, and Centre events A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description. Essential Qualifications ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood qualification, such as: Certificate III in Education and Care (minimum) Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) – preferred Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood ACECQA-approved First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection qualifications Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (employment category) Commitment to child safeguarding and alignment with the Purpose and Concerns of The Friends’ School How to Apply To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, addressing Selection Criteria items 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 10 . An updated Resume detailing your qualifications and career history Click the Apply button below to start your journey with us at Friends' Early Learning #J-18808-Ljbffr