Early Childhood Teacher

Your Next Opportunity – Join Our Early Childhood Education Team!

Are you ready to bring your knowledge, passion, and creativity to a workplace where you’ll be genuinely appreciated and supported? Whether you’re looking to start a new chapter or advance your career, Penrith City Council offers exciting opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children.

We are currently recruiting Early Childhood Teachers across multiple locations in the Penrith LGA. As part of our not-for-profit Child Care Services – which consistently meet or exceed national quality education standards – you’ll join a team committed to giving every child the best start in life.

Current Vacancies

  • Kingswood: 35 hours/week, Full-Time (Temporary to April 2026)

  • South Penrith: 16 hours/week, Part-Time (Temporary to April 2026, Thursday & Friday)

  • Cambridge Gardens:
     – 35 hours/week, Full-Time (Temporary to October 2025)
     – 24 hours/week, Part-Time (Temporary to July 2025)

  • St Clair:
     – 35 hours/week, Full-Time (Permanent)
     – 30 hours/week, Part-Time (Permanent, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3pm)

Your day will involve

  • Lead and inspire young learners in a supportive and inclusive environment
  • Design and implement engaging educational programs that foster children's development
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators to create enriching learning experiences
  • Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Ensure the highest standards of safety, well-being, and quality education for all children in your care

What are we looking for (Essential Criteria)

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) qualification
  • NESA Accreditation 
  • Experience supervising and interacting with children 0-12 years old
  • Working with children check (WWCC)
  • Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
  • Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
  • Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently
  • Available to work between 6.30am - 6pm 

What’s on offer

  • Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential
  • 15 days personal leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing leave
  • 18 weeks paid maternity leave
  • Access to fitness passport
  • Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
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