About the Role
As an Early Childhood Teacher at Academics, you will create meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. Compliance and child safety are highest priorities, and you will uphold child-safe practices. You will collaborate with fellow educators to build strong partnerships with children, families, and the community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a rich, engaging, and inclusive educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Support educators through intentional teaching, collaboration, and reflective practice.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and the team.
- Follow Centre Policies & Procedures and the ECA Code of Ethics, maintaining exemplary records and conducting comprehensive program evaluations.
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, healthy environment that supports the well-being of children, staff, and stakeholders.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework, including laws, regulations, and quality standards.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre through active participation in our Quality Improvement Plan.
- Use your voice to advocate for children, families, and the profession, enhancing our service’s professional identity.
- Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check (Paid).
- Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training.
- Provide a minimum of two professional referees.
- Undergo reference checks.
- Verification of a valid WWCC for paid work.
- Confirmation of no prohibition or statutory notices against you.
Location
- Schofields
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday between 6:30 am - 6 pm (rotating roster)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Early Childhood and Care from a nationally approved registered training organisation.
About the Company
- Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales.
- At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care.
- Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you.
- Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns.
- Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.
