Your career at Wonderschool
Why work with us
We value our employees and are committed to supporting and developing their careers with sector-leading benefits and attractive employment conditions.
From competitive wages and leave entitlements to brand-new, purpose-built early learning facilities, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Flexible wage incentives: We offer current and future employees the flexibility to choose from one of four packages with attractive benefits and conditions such as wages 10% above award rates*.
Competitive leave entitlements: We offer paid stand down over Christmas to align with your contracted days.
Early childhood care discounts: We offer up to 95% discount on child care fees to permanent employees.**
Professional development and training: We are committed to developing our staff for the long term. We offer paid traineeships for those new to the sector and other professional development opportunities for more experienced educators, such as professional development days, conferences, and workshops.
Diverse career pathways and opportunities: Take your career from studying for your traineeship to a centre or business management position or explore career opportunities in compliance, lobbying, HR, policy and marketing, a master's in early childhood education or a specialisation in the sector.
Other benefits and incentives: We offer an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, state-of-the-art facilities, a safe and secure environment, free on-site parking, and annual flu shots.
Whether you're new to the sector or have years of experience, when you join Wonderschool you'll become part of a community of educators passionate about delivering exceptional early childhood education and care and be provided with the support you need to achieve your career goals.
Positions are available at our current centres in both Canberra and Sydney, and we are also accepting applications for new centres opening across Canberra in 2024. Potential candidates will have the opportunity to visit the relevant Centre to tour the facilities and meet members of the Wonderschool team.
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Teachers are teachers who have completed university level early childhood teaching bachelor degrees or ACECQA recognised bachelor degrees. Wonderschool Early Childhood Teachers will ideally have completed a 4 year teaching degree specialising in Early Childhood (Birth to Five Years).
Early Childhood Teachers use their knowledge and skills to lead teams of educators and drive the learning, development and wonder of children.
What to expect at Wonderschool
We Take Care of our People
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
We promote a culture rich in knowledge, acceptance, accountability and professionalism.
Safe and secure environment
For both children and staff. Regular audits and training around child centred practices and safety.
Relationship-centric
Every day is about working ethically and strengthening ties between our team and our Wonderschool families. While upholding an individual's rights and responsibilities.
Supportive and 'Human'
We supply Employee Assistance Programs, (free confidential counselling sessions). We have flexible workplace arrangements.
Up to the minute
We provide career opportunities and mentoring. First Aid, Child Protection, Food Safety and CPR paid for.
Other Educator Perks
Discounted childcare fees, additional leave, increase in superannuation and RDOs.
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