Early Childhood Teacher

The Early Childhood Teacher role at Petersham Early Childhood Education Centre in Petersham isessential for delivering high-quality, inclusive education and care that aligns with the Early YearsLearning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF). This position involves planningand implementing engaging, play-based programs that support children’s holistic development whilemaintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. The role also requires workingcollaboratively with the team and building strong partnerships with families to support each child’slearning journey and overall wellbeing within the centre.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

• Designing and implementing inclusive, play-based learning programs that support children’scognitive, social, emotional and physical development
• Observing, assessing and documenting children’s learning and developmental progress, andusing this information to plan and extend learning experiences
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment that supports children’swellbeing and development
• Supporting positive behaviour guidance and fostering respectful relationships with children
• Working collaboratively with educators, Educational Leaders and Centre Management to deliverhigh-quality education and care
• Communicating effectively with families regarding children’s learning, development andwellbeing
• Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Standard (NQS), Education and Care Services
• National Law and Regulations, and service policies
• Maintaining accurate records, documentation and confidentiality requirements
• Participating in professional development and contributing to continuous improvement within

  the service

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University or equivalent
• 1 year work experience
• Strong technical skills in planning and delivering programs aligned with the EYLF and NQF,
• observation and assessment techniques, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication with children, families and
• colleagues, the ability to build respectful relationships, and a collaborative team-oriented

  approach