Early Childhood Teacher

Join a preschool that believes in inclusion, belonging and the limitless potential of every child

Koorana has a fantastic opportunity for a university qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join Koorana's Early Childhood Education Services Team on a permanent full-time basis from 8.00am – 4.00pm at our new inclusive preschool in Bass Hill opening soon.

The Opportunity

As our Educational Leader, you'll help the Director guide pedagogy, compliance and culture at a term time preschool open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm. During NSW school holidays, children don't attend, however this time is dedicated to program reflection, in service training and team building so you can plan, upskill and lead with purpose. They will work collaboratively with the wider preschool and early education team to deliver a best practice early childhood education program which reflects the National Quality Curriculum Framework.

Why you'll love working at Koorana

• Salary based on qualifications and experience + annual performance reviews with options for career progression.

• Attractive salary package + salary packaging benefit (up to $18,550 per year) + options to access novated leasing arrangements.

• Generous programming and planning time, in addition to weekly staff meetings.

• Excellent child (3-5 years) to educator ratios (1:8).

• Professional training and development encouraging employees to obtain relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities that enhance their performance in their current role and improve their potential to grow both personally and professionally within the organisation.

• A positive, truly collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You'll Do

• Act as a Responsible Person, Education Leader or 2IC if required.

• Be able to be proactive and flexible, responding to guidance and work according to organisational standards and expectations.

• Plan and implement a best practice early childhood curriculum.

• Enjoy working in a team-focused setting.

• Ability to effectively communicate with children, families and colleagues.

• Be passionate about play-based education practice.

• Experience working with children with high support learning needs in an early childhood setting.

• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.

• The ability to effectively collaborate with other professionals.

• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills.

• An understanding of early child development and evidence-based practice in early childhood education and care.

What You'll Bring

• A sound understanding of:

– National Quality Framework for Early Education, inclusive of the National Law and Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard;

– Child Safe Organisation and Child Well Being Legislation; and

• An understanding of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation.

• First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis).

Qualifications and Checks

• An ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification (Bachelor or above).

• Current Working with Children Check.

• Current National Police Check.

• Current NDIS Workers Check (or eligibility to obtain).

Hours, Location & Employment Type

• Full time, permanent, Bass Hill (8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday).

• Operates in line with NSW Department of Education school terms; school holidays are set aside for staff planning, reflection, training and team building.

About Koorana

Since 1976, Koorana has provided high quality early childhood education, intervention, therapy and family support services across Sydney's Inner West, Southwest, St George and Sutherland Shire. We're a not for profit, values led organisation committed to inclusion, respect and evidence based practice.

Child Safety, Inclusion & Equity

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a NDIS Workers Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your fit for this role. You'll be asked to answer a few screening questions to help us learn more about your experience. If you have questions about the role contact Jane Munro at

Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this appointment.