Early Childhood Teacher

3 months ago


Belconnen, Australia SDN Children's Services Full time

Work type: Full time Permanent in preschool room 

What you'll do

  • Lead the nominated room and responsible for the overall room management, including the children, program, staff safety and environment identifying and supporting staff development through individual and team assessment
  • Ensuring routines are being followed and run smoothly and responsible for the direction of other staff within the group, including allocation of room duties
  • Ensuring that any changes are adapted and conveyed to other members of the nominated room and the team in general
  • Take a lead in the development, delivery and evaluation of a quality early learning program for children enrolled in the Centre, ensuring individual children's strengths, interests and needs are identified and their learning enhanced.
  • To embrace and implement the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and ensure that the service maintains operating standards as outlined in the National Quality Standards, continually working towards achieving a high quality rating.

Who you are

  • Professionals holding Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Knowledge of the National Quality Standards & Early Years Learning Framework
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Understanding of Child Protection legislation, including an approved & current Child Protection Training qualification

Your benefits

  • Positive welcoming culture
  • Additional non-contact time (4 hours per week)
  • Rostered Day Off + Paid Lunch breaks
  • Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
  • Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal/carer's leave, paid parental/ partner leave, access to purchased leave (up to 2 weeks), paid study leave, access to long service leave after 5 years, paid domestic violence leave, and an extra paid leave day between Christmas and New Year (NSW)
  • Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service)
  • Paid Work Health and Safety training including First Aid and CPR
  • Finder's Fee for referrals
  • Monthly and Annual Rewards and Recognition Program
  • SDN Staff Giving Fund
  • Purchased Leave + Study Leave
  • Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff
  • Flu Vaccination reimbursement
  • Access to Flare HR - gift card discounting to leading major retailers

What it's like to work with our village

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge.

At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW), National Police Check and Covid 19 vaccination in line with government regulations.

If you believe that by working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



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