Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Blue Mountains, on Gundungurra and Dharug Country, Katoomba Leura Preschool offers an inspiring, nurturing and peaceful learning environment for children aged 3–5 years.
We are proud to be a community, non-profit preschool rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard .
At our preschool, we honour children’s right to play. We value childhood as a time to be unhurried, rich with meaningful, authentic experiences grounded in connection, nature and joy.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher. This is a permanent full-time position, commencing term 2.
What you’ll enjoy:
• being a valued and respected member of a community, non-profit organisation
• NSW school holidays
• above award salary & conditions
• exceeding staff ratios and qualification standards
• a stunning natural setting with strong local community connections
• a dedicated Bush Preschool program
• a service that embraces slow pedagogy, play-based learning and intentional teaching
• a beautiful, well-resourced and uplifting environment
• the opportunity to influence and shape educational programs and practice
• collaborative programming, reflection and pedagogy
• a family-friendly and accommodating workplace
• personalised professional development
• supportive management, strong educational leadership and a connected team culture
We invite you to explore our beautiful preschool community:
Our children's wish list for their new teacher includes someone who:
* plays with me
* sings
* makes me laugh
* is nice
* smiles
* is kind
* digs holes in the sandpit
* is friendly
* likes us
* takes care of me when I'm hurt
* knows my name
and...
* is good at being a good teacher!
Successful applicants will:
* hold a Degree in Early Childhood Education – (ACECQA approved)
* hold a current Working with Children Check
* hold approved Child Protection Training & Child Safety Training
* hold approved First Aid Training, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
* NESA Teacher Accreditation
* have an understanding of Child Protection legislation and NSW Child Safe Standards
* have a strong knowledge of the practical implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF)
* be able to collaboratively plan, implement and reflect on curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
* love working in a fun and dynamic environment with a large focus on learning, being and playing in the outdoors
* be able to laugh, sing, have fun, play, engage, inspire and love the early years
* be creative, open minded, confident & imaginative and, of course, deeply passionate about early childhood education
Katoomba Leura Preschool is an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced and inclusion is celebrated.
Katoomba Leura Preschool is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring and advocating for the safety and wellbeing of children entrusted to our care.
If this sounds like the place where your heart and practice belong, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your cover letter and resume to the Director, Alison Staniford ********@