Introduction:
St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

- Christ first
- Serve one another
- Strive for excellence
- Do what is right
- Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering recent approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.
The Early Childhood Teacher provides active leadership to Educators and Room Leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of a child-focused education and care curriculum ensuring the curriculum is consistent with the service philosophy and according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework.
The Early Childhood Teacher contributes to the management of and supports the professional learning of staff.
Description:
Service Teachers are responsible for providing education and care for children enrolled at the service, consistent with our philosophy and curriculum and according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework.
Teachers work in collaboration with the other Educators, Room Leaders, Educational Leader and the Nominated Supervisor.
In all decisions and actions related to your role,



the safety, rights and best interests of children must be your paramount consideration. This is a statutory duty under the Education and Care Services National Law and applies above all other operational, financial or stakeholder considerations.

IN RESPECT OF THE MISSION

- To uphold the vision of the Centre;
- To support Biblical values;
- To teach Biblical truths;
- To speak openly to the children of the Christian faith;
- To support and encourage families in need (re-directing where necessary);
- To pray with other staff for the needs of the Centre.

IN RESPECT OF PERSONAL FAITH

- To be an active member of a Christian church;
- To seek regular Christian teaching and fellowship;
- To pray;
- To handle Centre matters with total confidentiality at all times;
- To display the fruit of the Spirit in one’s daily life as described in Galatians 5:22-23;
- To participate in regular staff evaluation which examines personal, spiritual and professional development and regular self-reflection and reflection of practice..

IN RESPECT OF EDUCATION & CARE OF CHILDREN

- Act in a manner that promotes the best interests of the child, prioritising children’s safety, rights and best interests above all other considerations
- In conjunction with the Room Leader and other Educators,



implement a high quality education and care curriculum for all enrolled children that is consistent with

The Service philosophy, procedures and policies;
Education and Care Services National Regulations;
Education and Care Services National Law;
The National Quality Standards;
Early Years Learning Framework.

- Support, lead and mentor other educators within the room to ensure the embedding of the Learning Framework within the curriculum to -
- Make learning visible;
- Be responsive to advice and guidance from the Educational Leader;
- Be documented and maintained on a cyclical basis and in a professional manner to a high-quality standard;
- Be linked to the Approved Learning Framework outcomes and relevant early learning and developmental theories;
- Engage in critical reflection and evaluation of children’s learning and use this as a primary source of future planning;
- Provide leadership and support in -
- Documentation of children and family information;
- Observation of children;
- Evaluation of observations and planning;
- Implementation of plans;
- Reflection of own and teams’ practice to guide future planning
- Role model and engage children in learning opportunities that are responsive to -
- Meaningful moments;
- Intentional and spontaneous interactions;
- Children’s agency and choice;
- Routine times;
- Information technology;
- Environmental sustainability.
- Support and actively plan for an inclusive environment by -
- Supporting every child’s learning;
- Role modelling positive interactions;
- Respecting children’s similarities, differences, cultures and diversities;
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Salamander Bay)
🏢 St Philip's Christian Education
📍 Salamander Bay