Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
- Support children''s care, learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Plan and conduct age-appropriate educational activities.
- Build positive relationships with families and document children''s progress.
Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Wentworthville, NSW 2145, Full Time, Education
Vacancy Listing Dates 8/10/2026 to 5/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18860
- Location: 125 Dunmore Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
- Full time opportunity
- Join the team at Little Thinkers Early Learning Service
About the company
Little Thinkers is a family-owned early learning centre in Wentworthville, providing nurturing, inclusive care and preschool education. We support children's learning and school readiness through creative activities and strong family partnerships.
About the Role
We are seeking a Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Teacher to support children's care, learning and development. Duties will reflect the appointed role and qualifications.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment during indoor and outdoor activities and daily routines.
- Prepare and conduct age-appropriate educational and recreational activities with the education team, including storytelling, songs, games, music and creative play, to support children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Encourage communication, cooperation, positive behaviour and independence through respectful interactions and guidance.
- Support children with meals, hygiene, toileting and rest routines according to their age and individual needs.
- Observe and document children's interests, learning, development and wellbeing; share observations with the education team and promptly report concerns through service procedures.
- Assist in preparing educational materials and equipment and maintain safe, clean and organised indoor and outdoor activity areas.
- Build positive relationships with families and communicate about children's daily experiences, progress and individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow service policies, child-safe practices, health and safety procedures, and applicable early childhood education and care requirements.
- Planning, implementing and evaluating an educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), including structured indoor and outdoor experiences using varied materials and equipment.
- Using intentional teaching and independent, small-group and teacher-directed experiences to develop early language, literacy, numeracy, creative expression, music, problem-solving, motor skills and cooperative social skills.
- Assessing children's learning and developmental progress, identifying factors affecting participation, and adapting teaching plans to individual strengths and needs and readiness for school.
- Discussing learning goals and progress with families and contributing to reflective teaching practice and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and experience:
- Child Care Worker: ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or recognised equivalent.
- ECT: ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching qualification and current NESA accreditation.
- Relevant early childhood experience; ECT applicants require program planning and teaching skills. Minimum experience: 2 years
- Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.
- Current approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications.
Skills and attributes:
- Knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and child-safe practices.
- Ability to support inclusive learning and individual needs.
- Strong communication, teamwork and recordkeeping skills.
- A caring, patient and professional approach.
Salary: AUD 80,000 - 90,000 per annum plus superannuation
How to apply
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