Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

Creative Childcare; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Discounted childcare

Great team and fulfilling environment

Quarterly/annual recognition rewards

Regular social events

Genuine warmth and support

Job summary

Creative Childcare Hunter St is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our growing team on a permanent or part‑time basis. The role involves designing, implementing and evaluating educational programs while leading a team of educators.

You will maintain health and safety standards and build strong partnerships with families. Candidates should have EYLF knowledge, NQS understanding, and 1–2 years of ECT experience, with a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA qualifications (working

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYLF and current regulations.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Standards.
• Able to lead and motivate a team of educators.
• Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for children.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and families.
• Manage daily care routines and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain health and safety standards and risk minimisation.
• 1–2 years’ experience as an Early Childhood Teacher.
• Working towards ACECQA qualifications is acceptable.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Senior First Aid certificate.
• CPR in the last 12 months.
• Current Child Protection Training.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Energetic, passionate and committed.
• Flexible to work a variety of shift times.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate educational programs.
• Manage daily care routines and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Lead and motivate a team of educators.
• Build partnerships with parents and families.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Program design

Team leadership

Health and safety

Time management

Child protection

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

ACECQA qualifications

Working towards ACECQA

Job description

Creative Childcare provides the solid foundation needed for children to ensure that lifetime outcomes for the future well being of children, both in the home and the community, are met. Our educators are selected on the basis that they are the best trained and experienced for the job. Creative Childcare- Hunter St areseeking passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachersor working towards to join there growing team of educators on a permanent basis or part-time basis. We are open to looking at flexible hours.

About You

Have excellent knowledge of the EYLF & current regulation and legislation

Have excellent knowledge of and the ability to successfully fulfill every element of the National Quality Standards

A natural, warm and enthusiastic leader ready to motivate a team of educators

Ability to design, implement and evaluate educational programs for our children, allowing for the unique and individual interests and strengths of each child.

Proven ability to build and nurture respectful and mutually-beneficial partnerships with parents and families and a genuine desire to maximise children’s love of learning

Experienced in managing daily care routines, and associated administrative and compliance tasks

Experienced in maintaining health and safety standards, and risk minimisation

A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an Early Childhood Teacher working in an Early Childhood setting or currently working towards

Knowledge the early years learning framework (EYLF)

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA qualifications- would consider a working towards

Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

Current Senior First Aid Certificate

CPR completed in the last 12 months

Current Child Protection Training

Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills

Energetic passionate and committed to work

Flexibility to work a variety of shift times

What we offer you

• A great team and a fulfilling environment where you can make a difference
• Day off for your birthday
• Genuine warmth, care and support
• Lots of fun, including celebrating successes with quarterly and annualrecognition rewards
• Regular social events to enjoy
• Discounted childcare