Early Childhood Teacher – Pre-Kinder Program

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 8am-5pm

Tennyson Pre-School Kindergarten is seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to lead our Pre-Kinder Program for children aged 4–5 years.

We are a privately owned, 29-place preschool operating from 8:00am to 5:00pm, 48 weeks per year.

At Tennyson, our aim is to ensure every child receives a high-quality educational program in an environment where they feel safe, happy, valued and secure.

Our 29 children are divided into two separate groups:

- Pre-Kinder Group: Children in their year before starting school.

- Pre-School Group: Children two years before starting school.

The successful applicant will take responsibility for leading the Pre-Kinder Group, working collaboratively with the wider team to provide a high-quality educational program and positive learning environment.

Your role and responsibilities

- Create a welcoming environment where children, families and educators feel safe, happy and supported.

- Develop and implement engaging, educational programs in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

- Lead the planning cycle, including observations, assessments, individual learning goals, program documentation and evaluations.

- Maintain children's portfolios and ensure documentation reflects their individual learning and development.

- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, legislation,



regulations and National Quality Standards.

- Create an engaging, challenging and aesthetically pleasing learning environment that encourages children's curiosity, creativity and independence.

- Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families.

- Work collaboratively with other educators to support consistency and quality across the service.

- Assist and support the Director and Management with operational and educational responsibilities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

- Holds a recognised Early Childhood Teaching qualification.

- Has a genuine passion for early childhood education and children's learning.

- Has experience developing and delivering a high-quality Pre-School program.

- Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.

- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

- Is enthusiastic, reliable, proactive and able to work independently.

- Values teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships with families.

- Ensure compliance with child protection legislation, the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Regulations, maintaining a child-safe workplace where children's safety, rights and wellbeing are prioritised.

We are looking for an educator who will take pride in their program, develop meaningful relationships with children and contribute positively to our small, close-knit Pre-School community.

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