Early Childhood Teacher
Position Number: 37/26
Part time, Fixed term - 32 hours per week (6 month Maternity leave contract)
ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service
Looking for a Workplace That Truly Supoprts You?
At ECTARC, we know that when our people thrive, so do the children and families we support. That’s why we offer more than just a job — we provide a career with purpose, support, and real benefits.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- Above award pay conditions
- Work-life balance that works for you with family-friendly conditions
- Paid parental leave, including a 6-week top-up to the government scheme
- Extra time to recharge with an additional ECTARC leave day and up to 2–3 weeks closure over the end-of-year period
- Ongoing professional development, coaching and mentoring to help you grow and succeed
- Discounted fees for employees with children in our services
- A comprehensive wellness program, including free one-on-one health consultations, mental health support and webinars, flu vaccinations, and more
- A welcoming and inclusive culture where you feel valued every day
- Career pathways and progression opportunities across our services and head office.
If you're ready to build a meaningful career in early childhood with an organisation that invests in you — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
ECTARC Wallaroo is seeking an experienced early childhood teacher to provide leadership and to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As the early childhood teacher, you will deliver high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs for young children. You will also play an integral role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children families and the community. Working with the educational leader you will lead and support pedagogical practice across the service and engage in service planning to ensure best outcomes for young children.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education
- NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID012
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Completed mandatory National Child Safety Training
- Current National Crime Check (or be willing to obtain)
- Demonstrated ability within the role of Responsible Person
- Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour including collaboration & confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values everyday
- Strong commitment to your own professional learning
About the Service
ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal people.
We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community.
Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice.
About Us
ECTARC is a community owned, not for profit organisation that has successfully managed education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for over 40 years.
Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience in the sector and commitment to early education and care for children, families students and staff is why we are a respected leader across the communities we work in.
At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes.
We are a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply for this position. The job offer will be subject to Working with Children Check, National Criminal Check and National Child Safety foundation level training.
Closing Date: 12/7/26
