Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

Coolamon Early Childhood Centre, a 47-place centre for children aged 0-5 years, is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead its pre-school program for children aged 3-5 years. The pre-school room accommodates up to 20 children each day and focuses on school readiness, with priority given to children in their final year before primary school. The position is part-time, minimum 15 hours per week, and reports to the Early Childhood Centre Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Provide active leadership to educators and room leaders in developing, implementing and evaluating a child-focused curriculum consistent with the centre philosophy, the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Mentor educators in the room and support documentation of children and family information, observations, planning and program implementation.
• Build positive, inclusive relationships with children and families and contribute to a child-safe environment under the service's Child Safe Policy and Child Protection Policy.
• Take part in the leadership team, attend staff meetings and professional learning events, and complete required training such as food safety, first aid and child protection.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or an approved ACECQA Early Childhood Teacher qualification (or working towards it).
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Early Childhood Teacher with ACECQA.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar early childhood setting.
• Clear Working with Children Check, current First Aid certificate, Child Safety training and Child Protection qualification.
• Current C class driver's licence; willing to be appointed Responsible Person of the Service if required.
• Previous local government experience desirable.

Required skills

• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Curriculum development and documentation of children's learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Pay increases in line with the Local Government (State) Award.
• Long service leave after 5 years of service.
• Free access to the Council's nominated EAP and annual flu vaccinations.
• Supported learning and development.

Applications include a completed application form, cover letter and resume, and close on 1 December 2026.