About the Company:
At Little Lion Early Learning, we are dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We believe in building strong partnerships with families to lay a solid foundation for each child’s future success. We are currently seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at our beautiful Mascot centre on a full-time basis. If you are an experienced and talented Early Childhood Teacher, this could be your opportunity to join us.
About the role
You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality educational programs for young children while ensuring compliance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and all relevant legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate engaging, developmentally appropriate educational programs and learning experiences for children aged 0–5 years.
- Develop and deliver play-based learning experiences that support children's emotional, social, physical, cognitive and language development, including early literacy and numeracy through activities such as storytelling, music, art, role play and group activities.
- Observe, assess and document children's learning and development, identifying any developmental or wellbeing concerns and maintaining accurate individual learning records and portfolios.
- Create engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence.
- Foster positive, respectful and supportive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the broader community, and regularly communicate with families about their child's learning and development.
- Work collaboratively with educators to deliver high-quality educational programs and achieve positive outcomes for children.
- Ensure children's health, safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and centre policies.
- Support inclusive practices that recognise each child's individual strengths, interests and cultural background.
- Maintain accurate documentation, developmental assessments and family communications.
- Participate in staff and parent meetings, professional development activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor Degree or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA.
- Current NESA accreditation, or eligibility to obtain accreditation.
- At least 1 year experience as an Early Childhood Teacher in a licensed early childhood education and care service.
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
- Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a professional team.
- Strong commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.
To Apply
A remuneration package including base salary and superannuation is available. Please submit your application for this role in writing, specify your residential address and whether you have work rights in Australia. Applications will be treated in confidence.
To apply online please click the ‘Apply’ button below.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
