6 Early Childhood Educators jobs in Australia

Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the role:

This is a full-time contract opportunity until January 2026 – potential contract extension, located in Oatlands NSW. Starting base hourly rate $37 to $5.96 negotiable based on experience & qualifications, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included. This service operates in the school term and school holidays are paid.

About the opportunity:

At Uniting, we believe every child deserves the best start in life — a place where they feel safe, valued and inspired to grow. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in creating that environment — a space where curiosity is encouraged, kindness is modelled, and every moment becomes a learning opportunity.

You’ll join a passionate team who live our values of Imagination, Respect, Compassion and Boldness — working together to nurture children’s development, partner with families, and build inclusive, connected communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Foster warm, respectful relationships that help children flourish — emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• Create vibrant, play-based learning environments that celebrate diversity, creativity and discovery.
• Partner with families to support each child’s unique journey.
• Lead by example — guiding and supporting educators to bring out the best in each other and the children in their care.
• Contribute to a service that values reflection, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting children with school readiness and transition to school statements.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• 2 to 3 years’ experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher/Room Leader
• Child protection experience
• Current first aid, NSW WWCC and National Police Check
• A deep commitment to inclusive, strengths-based practice
• An ability to build genuine, lasting connections with children, families, and colleagues
• Energy, creativity and a collaborative spirit that uplifts those around you

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $37 to $55.96 negotiable based on experience and qualifications, plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
• Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at – Please note no applications will be accepted via email.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the role:

This is a part-time permanent opportunity looking to commence January 2026 for term 1 – 2 days per week (7:45am to 3:45pm), located in Forestville NSW. Starting base hourly rate $37 to $5.96 negotiable based on experience & qualifications, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. This service operates in the school term and school holidays are paid.

About the opportunity:

At Uniting, we believe every child deserves the best start in life — a place where they feel safe, valued and inspired to grow. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in creating that environment — a space where curiosity is encouraged, kindness is modelled, and every moment becomes a learning opportunity.

You’ll join a passionate team who live our values of Imagination, Respect, Compassion and Boldness — working together to nurture children’s development, partner with families, and build inclusive, connected communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Foster warm, respectful relationships that help children flourish — emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• Create vibrant, play-based learning environments that celebrate diversity, creativity and discovery.
• Partner with families to support each child’s unique journey.
• Lead by example — guiding and supporting educators to bring out the best in each other and the children in their care.
• Contribute to a service that values reflection, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting children with school readiness and transition to school statements.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Child protection experience
• Current first aid, NSW WWCC and National Police Check
• A deep commitment to inclusive, strengths-based practice
• An ability to build genuine, lasting connections with children, families, and colleagues
• Energy, creativity and a collaborative spirit that uplifts those around you

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $37 to $55.96 negotiab e based on experience and qualifications, plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
• Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at – Please note no applications will be accepted via email.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Application Process

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• $36 - $4.33 per hour (depending on qualification, NESA Accreditation and experience) + super + RDO + tax benefits
• Working with Preschool children 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday during school terms only)
• Hours are 7:45am - 3:45pm (plus attend staff meetings)
• Part time contract till end of Term 4 2025

About the Opportunity
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of the educational program for the children. You’ll also provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework!

You will be working with a full time Diploma trained educator in delivering the preschool program to children transitioning to school in 2025.

UnitingCare Forestville Preschool , a 4-unit community-based Preschool that is an 80 place service. It has a strong focus on inclusion and support for children with additional needs. Our goal is to enable equitable education outcomes against the five outcome areas of the EYLF for all children in our service.

Your work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.
• Participate in ongoing excursions in the community!

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor Teaching / Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an ECT
• Possibility of shared Educational Lead role, depending on experience.
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus re ional benefits plus parking)
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

• $37/hr - $5.96/hr (depending on qualifications and experience) + super + tax benefits
• Part-Time Role working 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday)
• Preschool hours and paid school holidays!

About the Opportunity

Uniting Preschool Caringbah is an integral part of our local community, teaching young children the crucial skill of learning that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Nestled in a quiet residential street, our warm and welcoming service operates during school terms and offers stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs are designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.

What you’ll be doing in this role
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of the educational program for the children. You’ll also provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework! You will be working alongside the Nominated Supervisor / Director as the lead Early Childhood Teacher.

Your care work may include:

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor Teaching / Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as an ECT (experience working as educational lead advantageous)
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus egional benefits plus parking)
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.