Job Description
Early Childhood Teacher | Supportive Culture, Research & Leadership Early Childhood Teacher | Lead, Research & Grow n
A teaching role with real influence, close leadership support and room to grow.
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Lead your room's teaching and curriculum, working closely with our directors, owners and Educational Leader.
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Deepen your practice through monthly early childhood research meetings, tailored mentoring and dedicated professional development days.
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Enjoy flexibility, childcare discounts and a two-week paid Christmas shutdown.
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Your expertise deserves a place to grow n
You invest in children's learning every day. At Grace Village, we invest in yours.
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We're looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who wants to shape curriculum, lead a team and contribute ideas that influence practice. You'll have the trust to exercise your professional judgement and direct access to leaders who will work alongside you.
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Whether you're an experienced teacher or ready to take the next step in educational leadership, this is an opportunity to develop your strengths within a collaborative early learning community.
What makes this opportunity different? A leadership role with a voice n
You will lead teaching and learning within your room, mentor your educators and help shape our educational approach. Working closely with our directors, owners and Educational Leader, you'll contribute to conversations and decisions about curriculum, environments and quality practice.
Monthly early childhood research meetings n
Explore research with colleagues, discuss what it means for children and connect it to everyday teaching. These meetings create space to question assumptions, share observations and consider approaches you can bring back to your room.
Professional development with purpose n
Your growth matters here. Through tailored mentorship, dedicated professional development days and ongoing reflective conversations, you'll build your teaching expertise and leadership capability. We welcome your professional interests and the questions you want to explore.




A village approach to children and families n
Our signature Third Place offers families a space for pause, connection and support. It reflects our belief that strong early learning communities care for the people around each child. As a teacher, you'll build relationships that help you understand children within the context of their families and community.
The benefits of joining our village n
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Flexibility:
We're open to discussing working arrangements that support your circumstances alongside the needs of children and your team.
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Direct leadership support:
Work closely with our directors, owners and Educational Leader.
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Monthly research meetings:
Stay curious, explore evidence and strengthen your teaching alongside colleagues.
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Tailored mentorship and dedicated professional development days.
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Career pathways:
Develop your confidence and capability for further leadership opportunities.
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Childcare discounts
to support your own family.
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A two-week paid shutdown over Christmas.
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Monthly Date Nights
that recognise the importance of personal wellbeing.
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Educators' Day celebrations
with our children and families.
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Your role n
You'll lead a thoughtful curriculum that connects children's interests, strengths and emerging ideas with purposeful teaching. In partnership with your team, you will:
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Bring intentional teaching into play, conversations, routines and investigations.
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Create welcoming, inclusive environments that encourage curiosity and extend children's thinking.
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Use observation, documentation and reflection to understand learning and guide your next steps.
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Mentor educators,



building their confidence and a shared understanding of your teaching approach.
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Partner with families and draw on their knowledge of their children.
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Contribute to research discussions and share ideas that strengthen practice across Grace Village.
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Keep children's safety, rights, inclusion and wellbeing at the centre of every decision.
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Our commitment to child safety n
At Grace Village, children's safety, rights, wellbeing and best interests are paramount. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment where every child is heard, respected and protected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm.
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Every team member shares responsibility for upholding child-safe practices, maintaining professional boundaries and acting promptly on concerns. Our recruitment process includes Working with Children Check verification, qualification checks and reference checks to assess suitability to work with children.
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Children first. Always.
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What you'll bring n
You're a qualified Early Childhood Teacher who enjoys teaching alongside children and leading alongside colleagues. You bring:
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A strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy and an interest in connecting research with practice.
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The confidence to make informed teaching decisions and the curiosity to keep learning.
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A collaborative approach to leadership, mentoring and qualified reflection.
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Warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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A commitment to child-safe practice and professional responsibility.
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Let's talk about your next step n
If you're looking for meaningful leadership, professional growth and a team that values your contribution, we'd love to meet you.
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Grace Village Early Learning — Children first. Always.
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Grace Village is committed to child safety. Appointment is subject to rigorous screening, including Working with Children Check verification, reference checks and qualification checks.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher | Supportive Culture, Research & Leadership (Sydney)
🏢 Grace Village ELC
📍 Sydney