Job Description

Early Childhood Teacher | Preschool Room Leader

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Are you an experienced Early Childhood Teacher ready to lead a preschool room where children's ideas, questions and capabilities genuinely shape the curriculum?

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Kids Planet Academy North Ryde is seeking a confident, reflective and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead our preschool room.

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This is a hands‐on leadership position for an educator who understands preschool-aged children, can inspire and guide a team, and wants to deliver much more than a standard school-readiness program.

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About Kids Planet Academy

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At Kids Planet Academy, we see children as capable thinkers, researchers and active contributors to their learning.

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Our Inquiry Co-Construction Framework supports educators to listen closely to children, investigate their questions and develop meaningful projects alongside them.

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Our preschool curriculum brings together inquiry-based learning, intentional teaching, community connections and a thoughtful school transition program. We support children to develop confidence, independence, communication skills, resilience and positive learning dispositions.

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We are looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who shares this vision and is ready to take genuine ownership of the preschool learning environment, curriculum and team.

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About the role

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As our Preschool Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operation and educational direction of the preschool room while working closely with the Service Manager, Educational Leader and room educators.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading a high-quality, play-based and inquiry-driven preschool program
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- Planning, implementing and evaluating meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYLF V2.0 and National Quality Standard
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- Leading our school transition program while maintaining a thoughtful balance between intentional teaching, play, inquiry and child‐led learning
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- Observing and analysing children's learning, development and progress
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- Maintaining meaningful and high-quality curriculum documentation
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- Leading critical reflection and contributing to continuous improvement
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- Supporting and mentoring educators to strengthen their teaching practices, confidence and professional knowledge
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- Creating an organised, engaging, inclusive and responsive learning environment
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- Establishing clear expectations and supporting the consistent daily operation of the room
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- Building respectful and collaborative relationships with children and families
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- Contributing to the service Quality Improvement Plan
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- Supporting excursions, community partnerships, learning exhibitions and other curriculum initiatives
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- Promoting a robust culture of child safety, participation, inclusion and wellbeing
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About you

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To be considered for this position, you must have:

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- A Bachelor or Master qualification in Early Childhood Education recognised by ACECQA
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- Current NESA accreditation, or eligibility to obtain accreditation
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- A minimum of two years' experience working directly with preschool-aged children in a preschool room within an early childhood education and care setting
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- A strong understanding of the learning, development and emotional needs of children aged three to five years
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- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality preschool curriculum
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- Strong knowledge of the EYLF V2.0,



National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Regulations
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- The confidence and capability to lead, guide and mentor a team of educators
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- Strong written communication, curriculum documentation and critical-reflection skills
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- The ability to establish trusting and professional partnerships with children, families and colleagues
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- A current NSW Working with Children Check
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- Current approved First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training
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- Current child-protection training
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Previous experience as a Preschool Room Leader is strongly preferred. However, an experienced preschool ECT who can demonstrate strong leadership capability and readiness to step into a room leadership position may also be considered.
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What we offer

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Competitive remuneration, based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated leadership capability

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Discounted childcare fees for employees

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A genuine leadership position with the opportunity to influence the direction of the preschool curriculum

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Support from experienced early childhood and educational leaders

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A service that values professional thinking, educator voice and reflective practice

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Opportunities to lead innovative projects, community connections and school transition initiatives

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Support for curriculum planning, documentation and career development

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A collaborative team environment where high-quality education is prioritised

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Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career development

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All meals, resources, excursions and curriculum experiences provided by the service

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Kids Planet Academy is committed to creating a child-protected environment in which the safety, rights, participation and wellbeing of every child are prioritised. We welcome applications from suitably qualified educators from diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher | Preschool Room Leader (Ryde)
🏢 Big Talent
📍 Ryde