Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and highly capable Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our established long day care service in regional NSW. This is an opportunity for the right person to become an important part of our team and help us continue to build a service where quality practice, positive relationships and professional accountability genuinely matter.

Key responsibilities

• Work confidently and capably, both independently and collaboratively with other educators

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through observation, planning, documentation and intentional teaching

• Apply knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and contemporary early childhood education and care practice

• Support and mentor other educators

• Manage challenging behaviours with calm, consistency and capability, identifying triggers and developing practical strategies aligned with service policies and procedures

• Work collaboratively to develop and implement consistent behaviour strategies across the team

• Communicate professionally with colleagues, providing constructive feedback and addressing issues respectfully

• Take ownership of problems and contribute solutions rather than escalating to management

• Maintain reliability, organisation and accountability in your work

• Contribute to creating an environment where challenging behaviour is approached professionally

About you

• Experienced in Australian early childhood education and care

• Knowledgeable about the EYLF, NQF and contemporary ECEC practice

• Strong in observation, planning, documentation and intentional teaching

• Confident supporting and mentoring other educators

• Calm, consistent and capable when managing challenging behaviours

• Able to identify triggers, consider the child's individual needs and develop practical strategies

• Comfortable having professional conversations and providing constructive feedback

• A problem solver who takes ownership

• Reliable, organised and accountable

• Positive and solutions-focused

Benefits

• A well-established long day care service

• Supportive leadership

• A genuine commitment to quality practice

• Above-ratio staffing where possible

• Opportunities to influence and strengthen educational practice

• Professional development and career growth

• A team environment where your expertise is valued

• Competitive remuneration for the right candidate

• EAP program

• Relocation assistance may be negotiated

• Employer sponsorship may be considered for an exceptional candidate who meets the relevant requirements