Elder Street Early Childhood Centre – Lambton NSW
Elder Street Early Childhood Centre is a privately owned and operated 39 place long day care centre, located in Lambton, Newcastle, NSW. We have been in operation for 21 years and in this time have consolidated and implemented a strong community philosophy that values children's learning when delivered in partnership with families and reflecting the socio-cultural context of their lives.We have developed strong Team Values of Accountability, Collaboration and Courage that support out team's connection and professionality with a strong focus on ongoing professional learning and research. We are strongly influenced by the educational project of the city of Reggio Emilia. Elder Street Early Childhood Centre is a vibrant, dynamic, and exciting place to teach and work.
As part of our commitment to child safety, strict pre-employment screening processes will apply to the successful applicant. Referees will be contacted to assess suitability to work within our service and a Prohibited Persons Register clearance will be conducted.
Experience of more than 2 years since qualification achieved
Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Hold a current Working with Children Check
Hold a current First Aid Certificate
Hold current Asthma and Anaphylaxis training evidence
Hold a current Certificate of Child Protection (or willingness to obtain)




Hold a current driver's license
Strong understanding of Child Secure Standards
Job tasks and responsibilities
Uphold child safe practices, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing remain paramount at all times.
Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the program in collaboration with our children, families and, team.
Contribute to the educational program for the room including a portion of individual childdevelopment profiles, observations, and reflections, pedagogical documentation of ongoing project work, and contribution to the outdoor program
Monthly team collaboration curriculum meetings with our team and our Educational Leader during work hours
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have more than 3 years of experience in the sector and be able to articulate an understanding and experience of:
Team collaboration and communication skills
Team-based leadership and mentorship
Critical thinking skills
Why relationships are crucial in our role as teachers
The EYLF's Principles and Practices and how they relate to children's learning outcomes
The concept of teachers as learners and a pedagogy of listening
Sociocultural theoretical perspective in relation to early childhood education and care
The rights of the child and your subsequent image of the child.
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📌 Fulltime Diploma Educator Position (New South Wales)
🏢 Elder Street Early Childhood Centre
📍 New South Wales