Careers in Early Childhood Education
Start your journey
Select what suits your needs best to find out more.
A career in early childhood
Vacancies
Working with us
Your career at Wonderschool
Why work with us
We value our people and are committed to supporting and developing their careers with sector-leading benefits and attractive employment conditions. From competitive wages and leave entitlements to purpose-built early learning centres, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible wage incentives: choose from four packages with attractive benefits and conditions, including wages 10% above award rates.
- Competitive leave entitlements: paid stand-down over Christmas to align with your contracted days.
- Early childhood care discounts: generous discount for permanent employees.
- Professional development and training: paid traineeships for those new to the sector, plus professional development days, conferences and workshops for experienced educators.
- Diverse career pathways and opportunities: progress from traineeship to centre leadership, or explore roles in compliance, advocacy, HR, policy and marketing. Continue your studies with a master's degree or specialisation in early childhood education.
- Other benefits and incentives: inclusive and diverse workplace culture, state-of-the-art facilities, safe and secure environment, free on-site parking, and annual flu shots.
Whether you're new to the sector or have years of experience, joining Wonderschool means becoming part of a community of educators passionate about exceptional early childhood education and care. You'll receive the support you need to reach your career goals. Positions are available at our centres in Canberra and southeast Sydney. You'll have the opportunity to visit the relevant centre to tour the facilities and meet the Wonderschool team.
For employees already earning above this rate, negotiations will occur.
Apply now
Current vacancies
Trainee
Traineeships combine training and employment to earn a nationally recognised qualification. You get paid to learn. Traineeships suit school leavers, people changing careers, upskilling or re-entering the workforce.
Certificate III educators
Certificate III educators, also called Assistant Educators or Team Members, have completed their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You'll work with your team and a Diploma-qualified or Early Childhood Teacher team leader to support children's learning, development, safety and sense of wonder.
Diploma educators
Diploma educators have completed their Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. With a Diploma, you can become a Team Leader, leading a team of educators and children, or choose to work as a Diploma-qualified assisting educator.
Education and care services must ensure 50% of all educators hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Teachers hold a university degree in early childhood teaching. Ideally, this is a 4-year degree specialising in early childhood (birth to five years).
Early Childhood Teachers lead teams of educators and drive children's learning, development and sense of wonder.
Cook/Chef
Wonderschool Cooks are committed to providing delicious and healthy meals to the children in our care. You'll have a strong understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and share your knowledge and love of food with children. You'll also manage food allergies, intolerances and cultural preferences.
Ideally, you'll have completed Food Safety Supervisor training.
We take care of our people
What to expect at Wonderschool
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, with regular audits and training in child-centred practices and safety.
Relationship-centric
Every day is about working ethically and strengthening connections between our team and families, while respecting everyone's rights and responsibilities.
Supportive and human
We offer Employee Assistance Programs with free confidential counselling sessions and flexible workplace arrangements.
Up to the minute
We provide career opportunities and mentoring. First Aid, Child Protection, Food Safety and CPR are paid for.
Other educator perks
Discounted childcare fees, additional leave, increased superannuation and RDOs.
Work with us
Apply now
If you hold Wonder-aligned values, bring creativity to your work and are dedicated to the early childhood education and care sector, enquire about working with Wonderschool today. We're looking for educators who hold or are studying towards a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood teaching.
A wonderful world of possibilities
Early childhood education
Wonderschool began when a small team of dedicated educators met to redefine early education for the Canberra region and beyond. We set out to do things differently. Everything we do is based on our values: Wonder, Integrity, Respect and Empowerment. This applies to your career at Wonderschool too. From traineeship to educational leader, area manager, policy advisor and everything in between, you can find a wonderful career at Wonderschool.
