Early Childhood Teacher

RGIT Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise & Shine Kindergarten, Menai is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. You will design and implement inclusive, play-based learning programs that support children's development and wellbeing.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, and focuses on creating a safe, nurturing learning environment aligned with EYLF and NQS. You will collaborate with families and colleagues, observe and assess progress, mentor educators, and contribute to a warm, supportive culture that

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in early childhood education.
• Early Childhood Teaching Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid certification and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Design inclusive, play-based learning programs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress for curriculum planning.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and staff.
• Promote language and literacy through storytelling and interactive experiences.
• Ensure compliance with the NQF and EYLF.
• Lead and mentor educators to maintain high-quality education.
• Communicate progress and milestones with families.

Skills

Team player

Professional development

Child development

Education

Bachelor/Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

Join our Team of Excellence at Rise & Shine Kindergarten Menai!

We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Rise & Shine Kindergarten, Menai!

This is a Full Time role, 38 hours per week.

About Us:

Rise & Shine Kindergarten, Menai (Zaksaw 12 PTY LTD) is family owned and operated, with a strong focus on a holistic approach to children's development to enrich their early beginnings. The interests of our families, crew, and community are at the heart of the care and service we provide.

We believe that Early Childhood Education and Care should be fun - when we're having fun, the children are having fun too!

Our culture is supportive and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being warm and friendly, with a strong focus on career progression. We love seeing our crew chase their career goals and are here to help them thrive and succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing inclusive, play based learning programs that foster children's development.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children's social, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Observing, assessing, and documenting children's learning progress to inform curriculum planning.
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to enhance learning outcomes.
• Promoting language and literacy development through storytelling, role play and interactive experiences.
• Ensuring compliance with the NQF and EYLF.
• Leading and mentoring educators to maintain high quality early childhood education and care.
• Communicating effectively with families to discuss children's progress, needs, and developmental milestones.

About You:

• You’re passionate aboutearly years education and committed to your own ongoing professional development.
• You have adeep understanding of children's developmental stages and are excited about implementing best practices.
• You’re ateam player who loves working in a vibrant, supportive environment.
• You have a strong knowledge ofNQS, EYLF, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 1 year of work experience
• Early Childhood Teaching Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid certification and a valid Working with Children Check.
• National Child Safety training.
• Desirable: Asthma & Anaphylaxis and Child Protection Training.

Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.