Early Childhood Teacher - Full Time

Manly Vale Community Kindergarten; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Manly Vale Community Kindergarten in Manly Vale NSW is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher for a permanent full-time position. The successful applicant will contribute to a play-based curriculum across five days, including planning, observation and documentation to support children aged 3-5 years.

Join a small, dedicated team and collaborate with experienced educators to create a warm, inclusive learning environment aligned with EYLF and NQF standards.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree.
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation at Proficient level.
• Completed Child Protection training and National Child Safety Training.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Strong understanding of EYLF.
• Knowledge of Education and Care National Law and National Regulations.
• Ability to act as Responsible Person when Directors/Teacher absent.

Responsibilities

• Understand National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Plan, programme, observe and document children’s learning.
• Foster play-based, child-centred teaching.
• Support children with additional needs and inclusive practices.
• Uphold child protection principles and National Child Safe Standards.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and team members.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate within a small team and take initiative.
• Leverage technology to support teaching and documentation.
• Be prepared to assume Day-to-Day charge role when needed.
• Deliver preschool programs in a caring learning environment.

Skills

Programming

Planning

Observation

Documentation

Play-based learning

Child-centred teaching

Inclusive practices

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology for teaching

Education

ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree

NESA Teacher Accreditation – Proficient

First Aid & CPR certificates

Working with Children Check (NSW)

National Police Check

EYLF knowledge

National Regulations knowledge

Responsible Person in Day-to-Day Charge understanding

Tools

None

Job description

Manly Vale Community Kindergarten - Manly Vale NSW

Manly Vale Community Kindergarten is a 30-place, not-for-profit community preschool catering for children aged 3-5 years. We operate during NSW school terms, with children attending in either two or three day groups. Commencing Term 1 - 2027

Our operating hours are:

Monday to Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Thursday and Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Set within a beautiful garden environment with mature trees and open spaces, our play-based program sparks curiosity and a lifelong love of learning through rich and engaging experiences.

We pride ourselves on providing a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment where strong, trusting relationships with children and families are at the heart of everything we do. Our educators create a calm and inspiring setting where children are encouraged to wonder, discover and grow.

You will be joining a small, dedicated team of three other educators, working alongside the Educational Leader/Teacher and two experienced Educators.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in a permanent full-time position.

The successful applicant will work across five days per week:

Monday to Wednesday: 7.5 hours per day

Thursday and Friday: 8 hours per day

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early childhood education, values play-based learning and enjoys building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• An ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree.
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation at Proficient level.
• Completed Child Protection training and National Child Safety Training through Geccko.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• A sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and National Regulations (2011).
• A strong working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Knowledge and capacity to fulfil the role of Responsible Person as required.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Excellent programming, planning, observation and documentation skills.
• A genuine passion for play-based learning and child-centred teaching.
• Experience working with children with additional needs and a commitment to inclusive practices.
• A sound understanding of child protection principles and the National Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families and team members.
• Competence in early childhood compliance, legislation and Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Initiative, motivation and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Confidence using technology to support teaching, learning and documentation.
• The ability to assume the role of Person in Day-to-Day Charge when the Director and Teacher are absent.
• Previous experience implementing and delivering preschool programs in an early learning environment.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Child Safety Commitment

Manly Vale Community Kindergarten is committed to keeping children safe and has zero tolerance for harm. All staff are expected to uphold the National Child Safe Standards, demonstrate appropriate safeguarding practices and actively contribute to a culture where every child's safety, wellbeing and rights are protected.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate Early Childhood Teacher who shares our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education within our wonderful community preschool.