Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Permanent Educator to join our Gumdale team as an Inclusion Support Specialist in our Pre Kindy room.
Centre Overview:
Journey Early Learning Gumdale is nestled in a warm and welcoming community, surrounded by local shops and businesses that help foster a strong sense of connection and belonging. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with nearby schools, supporting our Kinder+ Program and ensuring a smooth and confident transition into school life.
At Journey Gumdale, we celebrate every family as unique. Through genuine connection, thoughtful consideration, and open communication, we support each child’s individual learning journey. Our age-specific learning environments are designed to nurture development, with three spacious, natural outdoor play areas that invite exploration and creativity. Plus, our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily to fuel curious minds and growing bodies.
We’d love for you to join our Journey community—where children thrive, families are supported, and meaningful connections are made every day
About the role:
This is a Permanent part-time opportunity across Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9AM-2PM. 5 days a week and longer hours possible.
As our new Inclusion Support Specialist, it is your role to foster meaningful relationships with children, families, and the centre community. You will support and guide children’s learning, while playing an active role in developing an inclusive and flexible educational program for the Four to Five-year-old room.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for all children and their families
Facilitate learning experiences for your designated group of children
Assisting in the observation and evaluation of children's individual strengths, interests and preferences
Design and implement activities to be included in children's developmental program.
Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment
About you:
You are creative and inspired early childhood educator with a passion to lead and develop age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with educators, children, and families.
Key skills and requirements:
An ACECQA recognised Certificate III or higher
Experience leading and developing age specific programs and routines
An approved Working with Children Check (OCHRE Card)
Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates
Who are we?
At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.
Trust & Belief
Support & Wellbeing
Growth & Development
Passion & Possibilities
What we offer:
Attractive pay rates | 10% Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
80% off Childcare Discounts*
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
- Terms & Conditions apply.
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm