Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader - Mentorship

Leaps & Bounds Preschool; Manly; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with retention pay

Zusammenfassung

Leaps & Bounds Preschool Pty Ltd in Manly, NSW seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader to join as a full-time team member. The role blends hands-on classroom practice with mentoring responsibilities and a strategic contribution to preschool direction.

The successful candidate will plan engaging learning experiences, foster strong relationships with families, observe child progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• A current Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or equivalent Bachelor's degree).
• A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• A minimum of 3–5 years' experience working in early childhood education settings.
• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation aligned with early learning frameworks such as the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Strong observation and assessment skills, with the ability to document and communicate children's learning effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and staff.
• Leadership potential with the ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and a commitment to providing inclusive, play-based learning experiences.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, health and safety requirements, and regulatory compliance in early childhood settings.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred: Experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity; knowledge of behaviour guidance strategies; experience working with diverse learners and families.

Aufgaben

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging learning experiences that promote children's development across all developmental domains.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive community.
• Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their learning journeys and communicating regularly with families about their development.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and stimulating classroom environment that meets all regulatory requirements and reflects best practice standards.
• Mentor and support less experienced educators, providing guidance on pedagogy, classroom management and professional practice.
• Contribute to the development and review of educational policies, procedures and curriculum frameworks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in approach and continuous improvement of educational quality.
• Actively participate in professional development and stay informed about current research and trends in early childhood education.
• Support and supervise volunteers and students placed within the preschool setting.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Quality Standard.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Observation & assessment

Curriculum planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Leaps & Bounds Preschool Pty Ltd in Manly, NSW seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher / Educational Leader to join as a full-time team member. The role blends hands-on classroom practice with mentoring responsibilities and a strategic contribution to preschool direction.

The successful candidate will plan engaging learning experiences, foster strong relationships with families, observe child progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.