Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader

Garfield Childcare is well-established high-quality purpose-built centre licensed for 85 children with 25 after school care OOSH children with a warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture. Our focus is on delivering high-quality early childhood education in an environment where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in a full-time Educational Leader position . This role is ideal for a confident educator who enjoys leading a room, mentoring team members, and delivering engaging, high-quality learning programs aligned with best practice.Early Childhood Teacher – 1positionavailable

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a room in accordance with the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful and engaging educational programs with child’s interest.

Experience in preparation and site visit during Assessment and Rating process (A&R;) - would be an advantage to your application

Mentor and support educators, fostering a positive and team-oriented team culture.

Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Able to support children with additional needs





Plans and engages with pre-primary programs to encourage children to develop a wide variety of skills including speech, reading, writing, motor skills and social interactions.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and centre policies.

Ability to handle assessment and rating.

The successful candidate musthave:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or ACECQA verified) for ECT position.

Demonstrated leadership experience or in a similar role.

Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, and compliance requirements.

Excellent written, verbal communication and organisational skills.

Minimum 1 year experience working as an ECT/Educational Leader

Passionate about child developmental milestones and delivering high-quality early childhood education.

Be an active team player who has strong initiative and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

An attractive wage above Teachers Award with Educational Leader allowance.

Supportive leadership with genuine professional growth opportunities.

Employee mentoring program.

Friendly, collaborative, and welcoming team environment.

Additional Requirements

Valid Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

Full Australian work rights.

Our Centre is located at 61 - 63 Garfield St, Wentworthville. The centre is open from 7.00am - 6.00pm.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Garfield Child Care
📍 Sydney