ECEC Educators and Early Childhood Teacher

2 days ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Columba Cottage Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Why not join our Early Learning Team in 2025/2026 and make a difference in the lives of children

Columba Cottage is a vibrant Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care education unit of St Columba Anglican School. Our span of hours is 6.30am to 6.00pm, 51 weeks per year. Maximum places occupied by children are 118/day  (Early Childhood) and 75/day (OSHC)

What are the roles on offer………………………….

We are redesigning our staff cohort model, and therefore opportunities have arisen for motivated, child -focused early chilldhood professionals who want to continue or grow their professional journey in early childhood education, to get in touch.

A little more about Columba Cottage…

Columba Cottage acknowledges the Birpai people on whose land we work, live and play.

We are committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

Columba Cottage works to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Columba Cottage works to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

Positions that are "working towards" a qualification will continue on to permanent roles after achieveing a successful qualification and  required work hours.

What you need to be a successful candidate……………………

  • The capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of development
  • Skilled in supporting children with diverse needs while fostering an inclusive environment for all developmental abilities
  • The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff
  • A commitment to your own ongoing professional development in early education
  • The ability to undertake the physical requirements involved within an early childhood service
  • Working with Children Check verification number

If you are seeking a qualified  position………………

  • An approved Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
  • NESA registration ( ECT qualified only)
  • Approved child protection qualification
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
  • Experience in / or interest in additional needs / challenging behaviours  (desirable)

Next Steps to join our team in 2025/2026:

If you are genuinely excited as we are for you to join our team, we look forward to welcoming you

Follow the Apply Now link on this page and include a cover letter and resume with your application. Applications will be regularly reviewed. Successful candidates will be contacted for interview opportunities.

More information:

Please contact Anne Whelan, Executive Director, at for a position description or further information.

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