Early Childhood Teacher

Moree Preschool; Moree; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Above-ratio staffing

Professional development

Community support

Work life balance

Job summary

Moree Preschool Inc. in Moree, NSW, cares for up to 40 children aged 3 to 5 across two rooms and is Exceeding under the National Quality Standards. We seek an Early Childhood Teacher to lead a child-focused program, oversee documentation, and foster relationships with families and our local community.

You will join a supportive, collaborative team with above award pay, above-ratio staffing, and ongoing professional development, including a work-life balanced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or ACECQA-approved qualification.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Accreditation with NESA (or probationary accreditation).
• Knowledge of EYLF, National Quality Standard and ECA Code of Ethics.
• Ability to create play-based learning and use intentional teaching.
• Active supervision of groups of children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
• Positive, proactive team approach.
• First aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training (ACECQA-approved).
• CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk.
• National Child safety training through Gekko (modules 1-4).

Responsibilities

• Lead a child-focused program built on each child’s interests and extend learning through play and intentional teaching.
• Oversee documentation, shape an inspiring learning environment, and build relationships with families and the local community.
• Collaborate with a friendly and collaborative team.

Skills

Active supervision

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) / ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

Every child in our care deserves to feel safe, seen and excited to learn. If that’s why you became a teacher, we’d love to meet you!

Moree Preschool Inc. is a community-based, committee-governed preschool in Moree, NSW, caring for up to 40 children aged 3 to 5 across two rooms. We’re rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standards and are committed to the paramount safety of children and the NSW Child Safe Standards. Our program is built around our values: Explore, Imagine, Create and Play with well-resourced indoor spaces and extensive natural outdoor play areas.

Your Role

As our ECT, you will lead a child-focused program that builds on each child’s interests and extends their learning through play and intentional teaching. You will oversee documentation, shape an inspiring learning environment, and build strong, trusting relationships with families and our local community, all while working alongside a friendly and collaborative team.

Why join our team

• Above award pay that recognises your qualifications and expertise
• Above-ratio staffing in every room, so you can focus on teaching, not just supervising
• Ongoing professional development to keep growing your practice
• A community that backs you, with a preschool that is respected and supported by local families
• Work life balance, with paid non term time in school holidays

Essential to the position

• A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or other ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching qualification
• Accreditation with NESA (or probationary accreditation)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Standard and the ECA Code of Ethics
• Confidence in creating play-based learning environments and using intentional teaching
• Active supervision practice and the ability to engage groups of children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound computer skills
• A positive, proactive approach to working as part of a team
• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
• Current ACECQA-approved first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training
• CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
• National Child safety training through Gekko (modules 1-4)

Moving to Moree?

The NSW Government’s Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and services to help you settle in. Registration is free at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience