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First 5 Years Emerald

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First 5 Years Emerald

QLD Government Approved Kindy
Care & Education for 0-6 Years
Passionate | Empowering | Inclusive

25/11/2025

🌿 Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) – Join Our Central Highlands Community

We’re seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our modern, purpose-built centre in Emerald — a warm and welcoming town in Queensland’s beautiful Central Highlands.

Our centre is now 2 years old, well-established, and continuing to grow. If you’re looking for a fresh opportunity in a supportive regional community, this could be the perfect fit.

Why you’ll love working with us

✨ Paid school holidays to rest and recharge
🌈 Above award wages that value your skills and dedication
🚚 Relocation support if you’re ready to make the move
🏡 A modern, thoughtfully designed learning environment with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces
🤝 A supportive, professional team who celebrate creativity and encourage your ideas
🌄 A relaxed Central Highlands lifestyle with friendly locals, space to breathe, and a strong sense of community

What we’re looking for

🎓 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
📚 Strong knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG and NQS
💡 A teacher who leads with curiosity, confidence and connection
👨‍👩‍👧 Someone who builds warm and genuine relationships with children, families, and colleagues

If you’re ready to grow with a centre that’s built on quality, collaboration, and community, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your application to: admin@first5years.com.au
🌏 Sponsorship may be considered for the right applicant.

28/10/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring Diploma & Certificate III Educators! 🌟

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Looking for a role that’s both rewarding and flexible? First5Years is excited to welcome new Diploma and Certificate III qualified educators to our amazing team!

✨ What we offer:
💛 Full-time, part-time and casual positions to suit your lifestyle
💛 Supportive and welcoming team culture
💛 Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
💛 A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or looking for a role that works around your life, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to admin@first5years.com.au or call us on 07 4805 6003 to find out more.

Come join the fun – we can’t wait to meet you! 🎉

20/10/2025

🌿 Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) – Be Part of Something New

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who’s ready to bring their ideas, experience, and heart to a brand-new, purpose-built centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, celebrates creativity, and is genuinely committed to delivering the best start for every child.

What’s in it for you

✨ Paid school holidays to recharge

🌈 Above award pay – because your work matters

🏡 Relocation support if you’re making the move

🌏 A beautiful, modern environment designed for learning and play

👣 A supportive, professional team that shares your drive for quality

What we’re looking for

A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Strong understanding of the EYLF, QKLG and NQS

A teacher who leads with curiosity and connection
Someone who builds genuine relationships with children, families, and colleagues

If you’re ready for a fresh start in a space where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your application to admin@first5years.com.au

Sponsorship may be considered for the right applicant.

01/10/2025

🌟 Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) – Join Our Team! 🌟

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our brand-new, purpose-built centre. With Exceeding themes and a strong commitment to quality education, this is your chance to be part of something special.

✨ What We Offer:

Paid school holidays ✏️
Above award wages 💰
Relocation allowance 🚚
A beautiful, new facility with state-of-the-art learning spaces 🏫
A supportive team culture focused on exceeding practice and professional growth 🌱

👩‍🏫 About You:

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Strong understanding of EYLF, QKLG and NQS
Passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity and a love of learning
Committed to building meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues

💡 If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and join a centre that values and supports its teachers, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now to become part of our team at admin@first5years.com.au

Please note: Sponsorship opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

07/09/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring Diploma & Certificate III Educators! 🌟

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Looking for a role that’s both rewarding and flexible? First5Years is excited to welcome new Diploma and Certificate III qualified educators to our amazing team!

✨ What we offer:
💛 Full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle
💛 Supportive and welcoming team culture
💛 Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
💛 A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or looking for a role that works around your life, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to admin@first5years.com.au or call us on 07 4805 6003 to find out more.

Come join the fun – we can’t wait to meet you! 🎉

27/08/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring Casual Team Members! 🌟

Love working with children? Want a fun and rewarding role where every day is different? First5Years is looking for casual team members to join our awesome team!

💛 Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
💛 Supportive and friendly work environment
💛 Gain valuable experience in early childhood education
💛 Make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Whether you’re looking to start your career, get extra hours, or just love being around children, we’d love to meet you!

📩 Send your resume to admin@first5years.com.au or call us on 07 4805 6003 to find out more.

Come join the fun – we can’t wait to meet you! 🎉

24/08/2025

📚✨ What an incredible Book Week! ✨📚

A big thank you to all our wonderful children and families who helped us celebrate the joy of reading throughout the week. The creativity, costumes and enthusiasm brought so much colour and excitement to our service, and it was lovely to see the children’s love for books shining through.

Reading together helps spark imagination, build language and create special moments and this week has been a beautiful reminder of just how powerful stories can be.

Thank you to our families for your support and for making Book Week so memorable. 💛 We can’t wait to continue our reading adventures every day!

04/08/2025

A big congratulations to Miss Sarah on stepping into the role of Educational Leader! We’re so excited to see you bring your passion, knowledge, and creativity into this space. You’ll do an amazing job guiding and supporting the team.

As Miss Taiah finishes up today, we want to thank her for all her dedication and heart in the role—your impact won’t be forgotten. Wishing you both all the best in your next chapters! 💛

23/07/2025

A Bittersweet Farewell and a New Chapter Ahead 💛

It’s with a mix of gratitude and emotion that we say goodbye to two of our incredible educators, Miss Taiah and Miss Kung, as they take the next big steps in their journeys. These two have brought such warmth, creativity, and dedication to our centre, and the positive impact they’ve made on our children, families, and team will be felt long after they’ve gone.

Miss Taiah has been a vibrant leader in our Pre-Kindy space, bringing her cultural knowledge, passion for learning through play, and deep care for every child. Miss Kung’s gentle and nurturing approach has created calm and supportive environments for so many little learners. While we’ll miss their energy and presence greatly, we’re so proud of everything they’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them both. 🌟

In the spirit of new beginnings, we’re excited to announce that Miss Brianna will be stepping into the role of Lead Educator in our Pre-Kindy room. Brianna has just finished the final units of her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and is now preparing to begin her Diploma studies. Her commitment to ongoing learning, strong relationships with the children, and passion for the early years makes her a wonderful fit for this new role.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our team, we are actively seeking educators to join our fantastic team. We’re looking for passionate, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, and who thrive in a collaborative, nurturing, and fun environment. If you’re Certificate III or Diploma qualified (or currently studying towards your Diploma) and looking for a fresh opportunity, or if you know someone who fits this description, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a time of change and growth, and we thank our families for their continued support as we welcome new team members and celebrate those who are moving on. Here’s to fresh starts, meaningful connections, and exciting opportunities ahead. 💫

💌 You can apply at admin@first5years.com.au

18/07/2025

🌸 Farewell Miss Rei! 🌸

Today we say not a goodbye, but a see you later to our beautiful Miss Rei as she begins her maternity leave. We are so excited for this next chapter in your journey and can’t wait to meet your little bundle of joy! 💕👶

Your warmth, kindness, and gentle presence have made such a difference in the lives of our children, families, and team. While we will miss you dearly, we’re sending you off with all our love and best wishes for a smooth and joyful transition into motherhood. 💐✨

Enjoy this special time, we can’t wait for cuddles and updates when your baby arrives! 💛

17/07/2025

Today Miss Taiah, Miss Kim, and Miss Tash had the amazing opportunity to head down the street to Emerald Community Kindergarten to attend a professional development workshop on sign language, hosted by Sunshine, Sign & Sing! ✨🤟

It was an inspiring and hands-on experience where they learned a range of key Auslan signs to support inclusive communication in early childhood settings. 🧠💬

Our educators are excited to take everything they’ve learned back to the centre, to teach their fellow educators and, most importantly, to share this knowledge with the children! ❤️

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is a vital form of communication for many Deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. 🌏🤝 By introducing Auslan into our early childhood environment, we’re not only promoting inclusion and respect, we’re also giving children the tools to connect with others in meaningful ways, no matter their abilities. 💬💛

Learning to sign opens up so many possibilities for connection, inclusion, and understanding, and we can’t wait to start signing together! 🙌💛

16/07/2025

🐍✨ National Snake Day Fun! ✨🐍

Today we slithered into an exciting learning experience for National Snake Day! Before meeting any special slithery guests, we had an important chat about snake safety, what to do if we ever see a snake at home or in the yard at kindy. The children learned that the safest thing to do is to tell a teacher or a parent straight away and not to touch it or pick it up! 🧠✅

After our safety talk, Miss Megan and her partner Aaron brought in their big pet snake for us to observe through the Senior Toddlers window as he was a little shy, and then Miss Megan surprised us by bringing her smaller snake into each classroom! The children sat down calmly and had the chance to gently pat the snake, such a brave and memorable moment! 💚🐍

It was a fun, educational day filled with curiosity, confidence, and lots of learning! ✨

Address

42 Retro Street
Emerald, QLD
4720

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 6am
Thursday	6:30am - 6pm
Friday	6:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+61748056003

Website

http://www.first5years.com.au/

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