Betty Spears Child Care Centre is hiring a Full time Early Childhood Teacher role in Tempe, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

Flexible hours available
No experience required for this role
Expected salary: $39 - $40 per hour

About Us

Located in the heart of Tempe, just a stone’s throw from the train station, Betty Spears Child Care Centre is a beloved, not-for-profit long day care centre with a rich history of enriching young minds for over 40 years. We are licensed to care for up to 56 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Join our experienced and supportive team to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. You will engage in learning experiences, form authentic relationships, work on creative projects, and connect with a strong community, all while exploring our amazing natural outdoor environment.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact on young lives, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Eagerness to take on a leadership role
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) (ACECQA approved)
Valid NESA Registration (for ECT)
Experience in an Early Childhood setting (New graduates are encouraged to apply)
A high level of understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Valid working rights in Australia
Current First Aid certificate, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)
Current Working with Children's Check (NSW)
Food Handlers Certificate
Child protection training

About The Role

You Will

Have a passion to support children’s growth and development from infancy to preschool.
Lead your team to provide mentorship and support, and work collaboratively with others to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care to children.
Develop strong relationships with children and families and partner with them to support their children’s growth.
Plan and implement engaging learning programs that meet children’s developmental and emotional needs. You will also provide a stimulating, positive and fun environment that is responsive to children’s strengths and interests.
Have strong communication skills and the capability to observe and document children's development and progress using methods that reflect the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework.
Implement, practice, and deliver on the centre’s policies, procedures, and philosophy.
Learn and integrate our current approaches into your learning programs (e.g. Circle of Security, child-centred, inquiry-based approach, inclusive practices and Sustainability in an early childhood setting). A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development would be supported at the centre.

What We Can Offer

Good salary and working conditions
Working at an independent and not-for-profit centre with strong connections to the local community
Working with an excellent team of supportive and experienced educators
Regular paid team meetings and days off
Abundant natural play spaces
Above award rates, paid 1-hour lunch breaks and paid monthly staff meetings
An annual staff dinner and 2 weeks' shutdown over the Christmas period
·We celebrate your birthday with a $60 gift card

Apply today by sending us your resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, along with the contact details of two referees.