Early Childhood Teacher

ODEEP is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our multi-disciplinary team. This position can be either full or part-time for the right candidate.

About ODEEP

ODEEP is a well-established, not-for-profit, community-based Early Childhood Intervention Service and a registered NDIS provider, supporting children and young people with disabilities and developmental delays, and their families, across Orange and surrounding regions. With over 38 years of service, ODEEP is recognised for its family-centred, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, and is highly regarded in the local community.

Orange is one of NSW's fastest growing regional centres, just 3.5 hours west of Sydney. Known for its vibrant food and wine scene, stunning landscapes, and excellent recreational facilities, Orange offers an enviable lifestyle for individuals, couples, and families alike.

Why Join ODEEP?

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team: Collaborate with teachers, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and allied health assistants.
• Flexible working conditions: Hours negotiable for the right candidate.
• Attractive remuneration: Above award rates, salary packaging, opportunity for holiday buy back (allowing for extra leave).
• Professional support: Regular supervision, clinical support, and ongoing professional development.
• Comprehensive resources: All assessments, a laptop and iPad, toys, books, and access to company pool cars provided.
• Supportive environment: Strong focus on staff wellbeing, inclusion, and teamwork. ODEEP was recently awarded Employer of Choice at Orange business awards.
• Diverse and meaningful work: Engage in individual therapy, group work, transdisciplinary teamwork, and inclusion support across a variety of settings.

About the Role

You will deliver high-quality early childhood intervention services, focusing on inclusion, capacity building, and functional skill development. Your work will support children and families in line with best practice, ODEEP's child safe and family-centred policies, and the latest evidence-based guidelines.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Teaching.
• Experience working in an early childhood or school setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of family-centred practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting children and/or young people with disabilities and/or developmental delays in inclusive environments (early childhood education, care settings, or schools).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• High level of organisational and time management skills.
• Current driver's licence, Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Criteria

Experience or knowledge in any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education.
• Experience with providing capacity building support to early childhood settings.
• Experience as a Key Worker in a transdisciplinary team.
• Experience working with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
• Experience working with Aboriginal or CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) families.
• Skills in play-based assessment techniques and reporting.
• Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans for children with complex needs.
• Experience developing and implementing transition plans.
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Experience working within an NDIS framework.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact ODEEP's Practice Manager, Bronwen Atkinson, on or

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Applications will be reviewed and progressed as received - apply early.