Early Childhood Educator ~ Full-time ~ Froebel Fitzroy North

🌱 Early Childhood Educator

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) – Froebel Fitzroy North

Work days: Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day)

We’re here to reimagine early childhood education, and we want you to be part of it. At Froebel, we believe every child deserves an empowered childhood — one that nurtures their curiosity, capability, compassion and confidence to contribute meaningfully to the world.

Froebel Fitzroy North is one of five not-for-profit Froebel early learning centres in Australia, and a truly special place to work. With 69 places for children aged 6 months to 5 years, beautiful outdoor learning environments, and a newly confirmed “Exceeding” rating in all 7 NQS Quality Areas, we set the bar high — and proudly. Our program is shaped by immersive language learning (with a second language focus on German), inquiry-based learning through our Little Scientists program, and frequent excursions (including a Bush Kinder program) that connect us with our local community.

We offer:

• 💸 An attractive salary with an additional ECEC Wage Retention Allowance on top
• 🎄 Additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year
• 🎓 Generous professional development opportunities incl. Froebel’s own Future Leaders Program
• 🧠 Weekly planning time + paid team meetings + paid overtime
• 💬 Mentoring by your Team Leader and Educational Leader
• 🌿A team where people support each other, show up with purpose, and love what they do
• 🌟 Regular wellbeing initiatives + access to confidential counselling (EAP)
• 💡 Reduced childcare fees (subject to availability)
• 🛍️ Employee perks program with cashback, discounts & offers
• 🚉 Free on-site parking + close to public transport

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III or Diploma, please note: ECTs will not be considered for this position)
• Someone who communicates thoughtfully and builds trusting relationships
• A team player with energy, initiative and emotional maturity
• An educator excited by immersive language learning and inquiry-based STEM
• Ideally you speak German or have some German language knowledge (preferred but not required)
• A strong understanding of and commitment to child safety and ethical practice
• And above all, someone with warmth, positivity, and a heart for children

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you. Please upload your CV and a short cover letter telling us why Froebel Fitzroy North is the right next step for you.

Froebel is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding children’s rights, implementing the Child Safe Standards across all services, and creating safe, inclusive environments where children, families, and team members feel respected and valued.

To learn more about Froebel’s commitment to child safety, please visit: https://www.froebel.com.au/our-philosophy/our-commitment-to-child-safety