Early Childhood Educator in Sydney

Newington College - Early Learning Centre (ELC) is seeking a suitably qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our dedicated ELC team. This is a temporary 12 month fixed term position that is to commence in January 2027. Reporting to the Head of ELC, the Early Childhood Teacher is expected to be leading and working as an active member of the ELC team. The successful candidate must be a NESA accredited teacher who has sound working knowledge and demonstrated skills in planning pedagogical educational programs and is committed to delivering high quality early childhood education and care to the children of the ELC.

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching Degree
• have current NESA accreditation & approved Child Protection Qualification for NSW Children’s Services
• have valid training & certificates including First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training and Working with Children Clearance
• have working knowledge and demonstrated skills in planning pedagogical educational programs, reflective of the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards
• be a reflective educator who is committed to ongoing learning
• be passionate about delivering exceptional educational programs
• have sound knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and Early Years Learning Framework
• be able to utilise technologies to enhance learning and teaching
• be able to demonstrate commitment to child safety and the creation of environments where children feel safe, supported and empowered
• demonstrate understanding of child protection responsibilities, mandatory reporting obligations and professional boundaries
• be able to recognise, respond to and report child safety concerns in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements
• demonstrate commitment to upholding Newington College's Statement of commitment to Child safety and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Newington College is committed to providing a child-safe environment where the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children are our highest priority. We are dedicated to upholding children's rights and maintaining a culture of safety, inclusion and respect. The Early Learning Centre actively implements the Child Safe Standards and expects all staff to contribute to a child-safe culture by promoting the safety, wellbeing and participation of children at all times. Child safeguarding is a core responsibility of every employee. All applicants must demonstrate a genuine commitment to child safety, an understanding of their child protection obligations, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries when working with children. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy the College's child-safe recruitment and screening requirements, including verification of qualifications, Working With Children Check clearance, reference and background checks, and other suitability assessments. Employment is conditional upon meeting these requirements. Newington College is a child-safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for conduct that compromises child safety and are committed to acting in the best interests of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and actively contribute to maintaining a culture where children are safe, respected and heard.