We currently have multiple positions available and Early Childhood Teachers to join our team. If you are committed to inspiring young learners, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to excellence in early childhood education, we would love to hear from you.
About us:
At Little Amigos, we believe that childhood is a time of wonder, discovery, and boundless possibilities. We offer a warm, safe, and nurturing child-centred environment where each child is valued, respected, and empowered to explore at their own pace. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, play-based learning grounded in best practice and the Early Years Learning Framework. By partnering closely with families and celebrating diversity, we build a vibrant, inclusive community where children thrive, friendships blossom, and a lifelong love for learning takes root—one little amigo at a time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement learning programs in both indoor and outdoor settings, using diverse materials, resources, and equipment that foster children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development.
- Facilitate a wide range of play-based and structured experiences that promote fine and gross motor skills, social interaction, problem-solving, resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
- Support children’s communication and language development through storytelling, songs, rhymes, dramatic play, group discussions, and individual conversations in alignment with the EYLF outcomes.
- Observe, document, and assess children’s learning and wellbeing, maintaining developmental records and using these observations to inform curriculum planning and intentional teaching practices.
- Identify and respond to individual learning needs, recognising potential developmental delays, disabilities, emotional concerns, or health issues, and working in partnership with families and specialists where appropriate.
- Ensure children’s health, safety, and wellbeing by monitoring nutrition, hygiene, rest, and welfare needs while complying with all workplace health and safety, child protection, and NQS standards.
- Engage with families and caregivers, providing regular feedback on children’s progress, conducting parent meetings and interviews, and building collaborative relationships that respect cultural diversity and family values.
- Participate in staff meetings, career development, and compliance activities, contributing to continuous improvement and reflective practice in line with NQS requirements.
- Foster inclusive practices that respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, cultural diversity, and the principles of equity and inclusion embedded in the EYLF.
- Contribute to quality assurance processes by assisting with documentation for regulatory compliance, assessment and rating visits, and centre policies and procedures.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide student teachers or less experienced educators, supporting professional growth and modelling best practice in early childhood education.
- Engage with community and family support programs to strengthen children’s learning outcomes and wellbeing through broader community connections.
Skills and Qualification required
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equvalent qualification.
- At least one year experience as an Early Childhood Teacher.
- A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Current First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma management certifications.
- A deep knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and current best practices in early childhood pedagogy.
- Current Child protection training.
- Excellent communication and team work skills.
- Ability to provide high-quality care and education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
🏢 Little Amigos Childcare and Early Learning Centre
📍 Baulkham Hills