Early Childhood Teacher

• Full Time, Maximum Term until December 2026
• Location: Miller, NSW
• Salary: Depends upon Trained Years + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Paid School Holidays and Work School Hours
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join Mission Australia and make every day count in a child‑safe preschool for children aged 3–5, where every child is known, feels safe, and is supported to thrive.

Our inclusive, play‑based program welcomes around 50 children each day (high children to teacher ratio) and works closely with specialist supports to tailor Individual Education and Support Plans, learning stories, and developmental documentation.

As the Early Childhood Teacher, lead high‑quality practice, collaborate with families, and uphold the National Quality Framework so a diverse community can flourish. Mission Australia looks after its people too, with school holidays treated as paid leave.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver inclusive, play‑based learning aligned to the National Quality Framework; plan, document, and evaluate individual learning (learning stories, portfolios, assessments) in partnership with specialist supports.
• Champion child‑safe practice: supervise within ratios, identify safety or wellbeing concerns, and escalate promptly.
• Maintain a safe, orderly room by following WHS procedures, managing incidents and hazards, implementing children’s health plans, and adhering to site security.
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, parent‑teacher interviews, and engagement activities.
• Manage daily room operations and resources: set up and pack down activities, ensure high‑quality materials, and support smooth transitions and routines.
• Ensure compliance and quality: keep accurate records, complete mandatory training, and contribute to the service’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Model effective pedagogy and mentor educators; when leading the room, support induction and performance reviews and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements for success

• Approved Early Childhood Teaching Degree (3–5 years) as recognised by ACECQA; Teacher Registration if applicable.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant early learning legislation.
• Current Valid Working with Children Check
• Experience in early childhood education, including ability to design and implement play‑based learning programs.
• Understanding of early childhood development theories and current research impacting teaching practice.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach educators, fostering best practice and a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with children, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing, with capacity to make sound decisions and maintain compliance.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you