Job Description

Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) n

Little Thinkers Early Learning Service – Wentworthville NSW

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Wentworthville, NSW 2145, Full Time, Education
n Vacancy Listing Dates 8/10/2026 to 5/11/2026
n Please Quote Reference Number 18860

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- Location: 125 Dunmore Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
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- Full time opportunity
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- Join the team at Little Thinkers Early Learning Service
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About the company

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Little Thinkers is a family-owned early learning centre in Wentworthville, providing nurturing, inclusive care and preschool education. We support children's learning and school readiness through creative activities and strong family partnerships.

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About the Role

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We are seeking a Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher to support children's care, learning and development. Duties will reflect the appointed role and qualifications.

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Key responsibilities :

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- Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment during indoor and outdoor activities and daily routines.
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- Prepare and conduct age-appropriate educational and recreational activities with the education team, including storytelling, songs, games, music and creative play, to support children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
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- Encourage communication, cooperation, positive behaviour and independence through respectful interactions and guidance.
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- Support children with meals, hygiene, toileting and rest routines according to their age and individual needs.
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- Observe and document children's interests, learning, development and wellbeing; share observations with the education team and promptly report concerns through service procedures.
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- Assist in preparing educational materials and equipment and maintain safe, clean and organised indoor and outdoor activity areas.
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- Build positive relationships with families and communicate about children's daily experiences, progress and individual needs.
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- Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow service policies, child-secure practices, health and safety procedures, and applicable early childhood education and care requirements.
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- Planning, implementing and evaluating an educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), including structured indoor and outdoor experiences using varied materials and equipment.
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- Using intentional teaching and independent, small-group and teacher-directed experiences to develop early language, literacy, numeracy, creative expression, music, problem-solving, motor skills and cooperative social skills.
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- Assessing children's learning and developmental progress, identifying factors affecting participation, and adapting teaching plans to individual strengths and needs and readiness for school.
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- Discussing learning goals and progress with families and contributing to reflective teaching practice and continuous improvement.
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Qualifications and experience : n

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- Child Care Worker: ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or recognised equivalent.
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- ECT: ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching qualification and current NESA accreditation.
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- Relevant early childhood experience; ECT applicants require program planning and teaching skills. Minimum experience: 2 years
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- Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.
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- Current approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications.
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Skills and attributes : n

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- Knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and child-safe practices.
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- Ability to support inclusive learning and individual needs.
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- Strong communication, teamwork and recordkeeping skills.
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- A caring, patient and professional approach.
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Salary: AUD 80,000 - 90,000 per annum plus superannuation #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) (Sydney)
🏢 Little Thinkers Early Learning Service
📍 Sydney