3 Day Teacher – Parental Leave | St Michael’s Pre-School

Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join St Michael’s Pre-School, located in Vaucluse. This is a part-time, fixed-term parental leave position commencing Term 4, 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The 3 Day Teacher is responsible for leading the teaching and learning of the 3 Day Class, developing and embedding a high-quality program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and International Baccalaureate (IB) frameworks.

The role involves thoughtfully tracking each child’s learning journey through observations, learning stories and high-quality documentation that provides meaningful evidence of children’s learning and development.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to the educators within the class, while working collaboratively as a valued member of the St Michael’s team and contributing positively to the wider Pre-School and Cranbrook community.

This is a fixed-term parental leave position working part-time (0.6 FTE) across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, commencing Term 4 on Monday, 12 October 2026 and concluding Friday, 11 December 2026, with the possibility of extension into 2027 and reporting to the Pre-School Coordinator.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher with a strong understanding of contemporary early childhood pedagogy and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging, intentional and play-based learning experiences that respond to individual children’s strengths, interests, needs and learning goals.

You will demonstrate strong communication, leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the teaching and learning program for the 3 Day Class, aligned with the EYLF and IB frameworks

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, intentional and play-based learning experiences

• Observe, document and assess children’s learning through meaningful observations, learning stories and other forms of evidence

• Use documentation and reflective practice to inform ongoing planning and support individual children’s learning and development

• Provide leadership and guidance to educators within the 3 Day Class

• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Contribute positively to the wider St Michael’s Pre-School and Cranbrook community

• Uphold children’s safety, wellbeing, rights and best interests at all times

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and IB pedagogy

• Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality early childhood learning programs

• Strong observation, documentation and reflective practice skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support educators within a classroom environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), relevant legislation and regulations, service policies and procedures, and child protection responsibilities

• Demonstrated commitment to children’s safety, wellbeing, rights and best interests

• Initiative, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement

• Minimum Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to ***********@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.

Details of at least three referees and relevant statements of service will be requested from the preferred candidate.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING AT CRANBROOK

At Cranbrook, we are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where people feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging, are encouraged to build positive relationships, engage in meaningful work, and have opportunities to grow, contribute and flourish.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.