Teacher

About This Role

Only About Children Alexandria - ECT

Only About Children Alexandria are looking for a passionate ECT for a beautiful 84 place childcare centre, offering a warm and spacious environment for both children and our wonderful team. We prioritise creating a fun, supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their individual potential.

We believe children have a right to a choice when it comes to their learning, which is why at Only About Children (OAC) the basis of our curriculum is child-led play-based learning. This is embedded into our daily practice with programs such as Active, Drama, Language, Music and Sustainability. Our programs are not ‘bolted on', they are embedded into everything that we do.

The Role

This opportunity is for a Teacher level 1-5 (Teacher Award).

Only About Children's early learning Campuses have been designed to inspire 0–6-year-olds to grow, learn and discover. Spanning across three levels with age-specific learning environments, the Campuses have an open, but feeling. The playgrounds and resources are designed to facilitate the latest and most interactive designs to ensure a fun and entertaining time for our children.

Key Duties

• Planning and implementing the educational program which values a holistic view of each child's development
• Maintaining ongoing records of the children's development, program and daily information
• Assisting with daily room tasks – e.g. activity preparation and mealtimes
• Assuring the high quality of services in consideration of the National Quality Standards
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Government Regulations
• Guiding team members with their professional development, individual goals and performance.
  
  

Requirements Of The Role

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent ACECQA approved teaching qualifications
• Valid VIT registration (Early Childhood)
• Full working rights
• Experience in planning and implementing the educational program which values a holistic view of each child's development
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Effective implementation of pedagogy in your teaching practice
• Valid employee Working with Children Check number
  
  

You are worth more!

We are proud to offer our team members a range of benefits including flexible work options, competitive pay, discounted childcare fees, wellbeing leave, learning and development, service recognition and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Having fulfilled and happy team members with access to the latest resources, infrastructure and training programs deliver enormous benefits to our people and is a strong focus here at OAC.

• Wellbeing Leave: Enjoy two days of wellbeing leave each year, along with additional leave options
• Career Development: Opportunities to study your Diploma and explore internal career opporunities
• OAC Grow Curriculum: Tailored curriculum to support your practices
• Milestone Celebrations: Recognising your service at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years with special celebrations
• Ongoing Learning: Continuous access to online learning through our OAC Academy
• Competitive Compensation: Receive an above-award salary along with personalised development plans
• Childcare Discounts: Benefit from a 50% discount on childcare for parents and grandparents
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees (t&c apply)
  
  

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.

Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people.

Apply today and make a real difference!

Click ‘apply now' and follow the prompts to submit your application or email simon.pym@oac.edu.au

Please visit www.oac.edu.au if you are interested in learning more about us.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.