Early Childhood Teacher

Explore & Develop North Richmond | North Richmond NSW | Full time

Annual salary: A$80,000 to A$90,000 plus superannuation.

We are Mansys Pty Ltd, recruitment consultants. Our client, Explore & Develop North Richmond, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join its team. This purpose-built early childhood service offers a play-based, emergent curriculum that responds to children’s interests and supports their learning, development and wellbeing.

You will plan and deliver engaging educational programs, build strong partnerships with families and work collaboratively with educators to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Main responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate play-based educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and children’s interests, strengths and developmental needs.
• Use intentional teaching to support children’s language, early literacy, numeracy, creativity and social and emotional development.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning and progress, using this information to inform future planning.
• Create inclusive learning environments that respect children’s cultures, backgrounds and individual abilities.
• Build respectful relationships with children and families and communicate regularly about learning, development and wellbeing.
• Maintain active supervision and follow child safety, health, hygiene and child protection requirements.
• Collaborate with educators and centre leadership to improve teaching practice and support children’s transition to school.
• Plan and deliver indoor and outdoor learning activities that develop children’s physical abilities, fine and gross motor skills, coordination and confidence.
• Use storytelling, songs, rhymes, music, art and role play to develop children’s language, early literacy, creativity and social interaction skills.
• Participate in reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement in line with the National Quality Standard.

Qualifications and requirements

An ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an approved Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching.

Current NESA accreditation permitting employment as an Early Childhood Teacher. 

At least one year of experience in a childcare centre setting. Desirable are a sound understanding of child development, and the National Quality Standard.

A current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.

Current first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training relevant to an education and care setting.

Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with a commitment to inclusive practice and children’s safety and wellbeing.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience through this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note

All potential employees will be required to comply with Explore and Develop Child Safe

Policy and Code of Conduct Policy. Our screening process includes but is not limited to,

Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and

checks of social media accounts.