Support/Float Educators (Infants, Toddlers & Pre-Kindy) – Toowong We’re growing — and adding new roles to our centre
Join a Reggio-Inspired Centre with a Heart for Slow Pedagogy
Are you a nurturing, thoughtful educator who believes in deep relationships, curiosity-driven learning, and respectful care?
As our community continues to grow, we’re expanding our team and creating three new Support/Float positions across our early years learning environments. If you’re looking for variety, strong team connection, and the chance to make a steady impact across multiple rooms, we’d love to meet you.
About Us
Our centre is proudly inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, embracing an inquiry-based curriculum and the principles of slow pedagogy. We value calm, time-rich environments where children’s learning journeys unfold with intention and care.
In our small team, every educator is known, valued, and supported. We believe meaningful education begins with relationships — between children, families, educators, and the world around us.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for three Support/Float Educator roles (part-time and full-time opportunities) to strengthen our team across:
- Infants Support/Float (0–2 years)
- Toddlers Support/Float (18 months – 3 years)
- Pre-Kindy Support/Float (3–4 years)
This is not your typical role. As a Support/Float Educator, you’ll bring continuity and calm across the day—covering non-contact time, supporting routines and transitions, strengthening engagement in learning, and stepping in where needed while keeping relationships at the centre.
You’ll build genuine relationships with children, families, and educators while helping co-create a meaningful and responsive learning environment across Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Kindy.
Top 3 Reasons Great Educators Choose Us
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Belonging & being valued: a small, connected team where your voice matters, your strengths are noticed, and you’re supported to do your best work.
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Growth & mastery: clear coaching, reflective practice, and regular workshops so you build confidence—especially in guidance, inclusion, and social/emotional learning.
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Stability & meaningful benefits: a steady centre that invests in people, with practical perks (including childcare discounts) and wellbeing initiatives that make work sustainable.
What You’ll Love
- A Reggio Emilia-inspired environment that values time, calm, and curiosity
- A team culture that nurtures intentional practice, reflective dialogue, and collaboration
- Wellbeing lunches and small touches that remind you: you matter too
- Staff discounts for children (where applicable)
- Strong behaviour guidance support, including practical workshops and shared strategies
- Quarterly (every 3 months) staff workshops/support with an Occupational Therapist, with a focus on children’s emotional regulation, social development, and inclusion
- Educational Leaders with backgrounds in counselling and primary school teaching—so you have experienced, grounded support when challenges arise
- Opportunities to contribute to inquiry projects, documentation, and peer reflection
- A central Toowong location, easily accessible by public transport
- Small, supportive teams where your presence and input are valued
- Ongoing professional development in pedagogy, theory, and reflective practice
- A centre where relationships, social and emotional learning, and the pace of childhood are honoured
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for educators who bring warmth, thoughtfulness, and professional curiosity to their work. Our ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant qualification or studying towards (Cert III, Diploma, or studying towards an ECT qualification)
- Candidates currently studying towards any level of early childhood education qualification are welcomed to apply
- A deep understanding of social and emotional development in early childhood
- A calm and grounded presence, with a passion for respectful, relationship-based care
- The ability to self-reflect on practice and continuously seek growth
- A growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning
- A desire to collaborate, build trust, and engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues
- An appreciation for inquiry-based, child-led, and play-rich learning approaches
- Valid Australian work rights or appropriate visa status
- Current Working with Children Check before commencing employment
If you’re looking for a place where:
- Relationships come first
- Your ideas are heard
- The whole educator is supported
- And where the pace and wonder of childhood is truly respected…
…then this may be your next professional home.
How to Apply
Apply now, or reach out for a conversation — we’d love to meet you.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Shaye.
manager@thearlingtonchildcare.com.au or call the centre on 3709 7587
