Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Yugnu Wellington Early Learning Centre

Location: 12–14 Gipps Street, Montefiores NSW 2820

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Yugnu Wellington Early Learning Centre provides high-quality, play-based early childhood education and care in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework. Our qualified educators use a strengths-based approach to support each child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Yugnu also provides NDIS and Early Intervention services. We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan, cultural responsiveness, diversity, inclusion and genuine partnerships with families and the wider community.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and caring Early Childhood Teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging educational programs for children in the years before school.

You will create meaningful indoor and outdoor learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, communication, creativity and positive social interaction.

Key responsibilities

1. Plan, structure and deliver play-based learning in indoor and outdoor environments using suitable materials, resources and equipment.
2. Provide varied learning experiences that develop children’s motor skills, social skills, confidence, creativity and understanding.
3. Support language, literacy and numeracy development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, art, music, literature and individual and group discussions.
4. Observe, assess and document each child’s learning and development, maintain accurate records and use observations to guide future planning.
5. Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of ill health, emotional distress, developmental concerns or disability, and identify factors that may affect a child’s progress.
6. Monitor children’s nutritional, health, safety and welfare needs while maintaining appropriate supervision and duty of care.
7. Discuss children’s progress, strengths and support needs with parents and carers through regular communication and parent–teacher meetings.
8. Attend staff, family, quality-improvement and relevant committee meetings and contribute positively to the centre’s educational practices.
9. Participate in appropriate family and community support programs, including collaboration with Early Intervention, NDIS and other professionals.
10. Supervise and support student teachers completing professional placements when required.
11. Work collaboratively with educators and families to provide inclusive, culturally responsive and child-centred learning experiences.
12. Follow the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child-protection requirements and centre policies.

Qualifications, skills and experience

To be considered, you will need:

1. A completed Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or another early childhood teaching qualification approved or recognised as equivalent by ACECQA.
2. Current NESA teacher accreditation, or the ability to obtain accreditation before commencing employment.
3. A current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.
4. Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma-management qualifications, or the ability to obtain them before commencing.
5. At least 1-2 year of relevant full-time experience in a preschool or centre-based early childhood setting.
6. Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework.
7. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, document and evaluate play-based educational programs.
8. Strong observation, assessment and record-keeping skills.
9. Clear and respectful communication skills when working with children, families, educators and external professionals.
10. A genuine commitment to child safety, inclusion, reconciliation, cultural responsiveness and respectful practice.
11. The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Experience supporting children with additional needs or working with Early Intervention or NDIS services will be highly regarded.

What we offer

1. A secure, full-time permanent position.
2. A salary of $80,000–$90,000 per annum plus superannuation.
3. A supportive, inclusive and community-focused workplace.
4. The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

How to apply

Please submit your application and shortlisted applicants will be required to provide evidence of their qualifications, accreditation, checks and relevant employment history.

Yugnu Wellington Early Learning Centre is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants, people with disability and applicants from all backgrounds.