Early Childhood Teacher in Sydney

Little Loftys Childcare and Preschool – Loftus NSW

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Teacher with a passion for inspiring young minds? At Little Loftys Childcare and Preschool we're excited to welcome a new team member to help lead our beautiful new centre in Loftus.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the most important years of a child’s life. You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly values collaboration, community, and creativity.

Little Loftys is a family run near new purpose-built centre, with the owner working in the centre, it is a collaborative working environment. We nurture and invest in our teams and provide a real family experience for our employees. We have an established management team that have worked together since 2004.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher for our new centre in Loftus, who is ready to make a real difference. You will lead, support, and inspire a dedicated team while delivering exceptional education and care. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of our young learners. This full-time role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in their crucial early years.

We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety and childcare standards. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate educational activities and lessons aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

• Observing and assessing children's progress, and using this information to tailor your teaching approach

• Building positive relationships with children and families, and actively involving parents in the learning process

• Actively involve parents in their child's learning journey, discuss progress in parent interviews, and contribute to staff and committee meetings.

• Guide and mentor student teachers on placement to help shape the next generation of educators.

• Facilitate language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and group discussions.

• Provide experiences to develop motor skills, confidence, social cooperation, and understanding of the children.

• Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised classroom environment

• Collaborating with the wider team to contribute to the overall success of the centre

• Continuously seeking opportunities for professional development to enhance your teaching practice

What We’re Looking For:

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education, preferably Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

• At least three years of demonstrated experience in an early childhood education environment.

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and best practice in early childhood education

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

• A creative, flexible and adaptable approach to teaching

• A genuine passion for nurturing the growth and development of young children

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A positive, professional attitude and leadership mindset

• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certifications

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• NESA Proficient Teacher accreditation

• Full-time availability with flexibility between 7:00am–6.00pm

The nitty gritty

• Salary Package based on skills and expertise and above award rates offered

• Worker Retention Payment provided

• Position is full-time, with a choice of 5 days per week and a monthly rostered day off (RDO) or longer hours 4 x days per week

• Ultra fast internet and computers to make your admin quicker and easier.

• Our hours of operation are 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. We are closed public holidays and we close for two weeks over Christmas.

• Plenty of parking is available onsite or on street

• Uniforms, including hats and jackets are included

• 3 minute walk to Loftus Railway station and shopping village.

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