28 Nov
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
City of Sydney
ECS - Early Childhood Teacher - Camperdown
We are now hiring for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our NEW and refreshed centre in Camperdown opening on the 5th January 2026!
Location: St Joseph's Preschool and Long Day Care - 2 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050
Permanent Full-Time position, 47 place centre, 3 rooms.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a revitalised early learning workplace, where your experience and enthusiasm will help shape the next chapter of our service.
About the role:
As the Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that reflects the interests, strengths, and needs of all children. Working collaboratively with the team, you will provide strong support for children’s developmental needs and foster positive relationships with families and professionals. You will also assist the Nominated Supervisor in a 2IC (Second-in-Charge) capacity, contributing to leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Nominated Supervisor in Developing and implementing a responsive, play based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
- Use intentional teaching practices to extend children’s learning based on their emerging interests, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a dynamic team, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Support the Nominated Supervisor with leadership tasks, including guiding educational practice, mentoring educators,
and contributing to the service’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Partner with families through ongoing communication, collaboration, and respect for their role in their child’s learning journey.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
This is a Full-time Permanent role working 76 hours per fortnight.
- Childcare Fee Discounts: Save on childcare fees for your own little ones.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Rostered Day Off every four weeks to recharge and reset.
- Novated Leasing: Reduce your taxable income and drive the car of your choice with novated leasing benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential support for both personal and professional matters — including counselling, mental health services, financial guidance and more — for you and your immediate family.
To be considered you will have:
- An Early Childhood Teaching approved qualification (i.e. Bachelor of Teaching or Education)
- Teacher Accreditation - NESA
- A current First Aid Certificate approved by ACECQA that includes applying first aid, emergency asthma management and anaphylaxis
- Identify & Respond to Children at Risk of Harm Certificate
- A valid Working with Children Check
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a childcare environment
- Sound, practical working knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and documenting children’s learning
- The motivation and ability to inspire and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre
WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE
SCECS is a Child Safe Organisation dedicated to the Protection of every child in our care. SCECS aims to create environments where children’s safety and wellbeing is the centre of thought, values and actions. This role requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights for Australia
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SCECS operates Outside School Hours Care and Early Childhood Services at several Catholic schools and Parishes within the Sydney Archdiocese. Our Centres provide quality education and care programs with qualified and passionate educators.
Our philosophy is, believing that every child is a valuable and unique individual created by God. We value each child as an individual responsible for their own learning. We believe that children are theory builders and problem solvers, who learn best by making meaning of their world through play, relationships and experiences. We value children as social beings and recognise that they co-construct knowledge with peers, their families and our staff.
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📌 ECS - Early Childhood Teacher - Camperdown (City of Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
📍 City of Sydney
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