About the role

About us

Lochinvar Learning Early Education, Care and Preschool is proud to be a provider of leading innovative education and childcare in Lochinvar, in the beautiful Hunter Valley region.

We offer 5 beautifully designed and curated learning studios. We enrol up to 84 children a day. We believe that all children deserve a service that offers challenge and supports and respects their need for exploration, curiosity, connection and creativity.

We encourage you to visit our social media platforms to learn more about our vision and values.

What you'll be doing

Engaging in an inquiry based educational program following The Rose Way Framework (training supplied)

Our commitments are;

Growing Knowledge.
- By seeking and completing professional development to create a culture of professional inquiry.
- By supporting each other in ongoing and robust critical reflection to develop and improve quality practice.
- By inviting multiple perspectives of thinking from children, educators and families.
-By being open, curious and brave in our pedagogy.

Embodying Care.
- By being responsive, clear and nurturing with our interactions with children.
- By preparing an intentional and curated play environment that invites higher order thinking.
- By developing a strong practice of listening and observation of children and play.
- By celebrating and inviting a diverse community.

Embedding Relationships.
- By investing in the development of trusting and reciprocal connections with children, families and the communities.
- By supporting uninterrupted time to be fully present and engrossed in play with children.
- By including and embedding Wonnarua perspectives within our practices and alongside children.
- By supporting our ongoing and lifelong connections and custodianship to the land which we learn and play on by developing awareness of sustainable practices.

Fostering Empowerment.
- By viewing children as trusted, responsible and capable and involving them in decisions that impact them.
- By supporting courageous play and building awareness of children’s body autonomy.
- By encouraging children to express their thinking and ideas through multiple ways.
- By advocating and acknowledging the rights of every child and their unique potential.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Approved as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) with the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families and colleagues
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Genuine joy and commitment for children's early learning and connections. A strong advocacy drive.
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding high-quality teaching practices and standards

What we offer

At Lochinvar Learning, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and supportive work environment. As an Early Childhood Teacher with our centre, you can expect:

• Above award pay and 10% retention grant
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and networking
• Collaborative and empowered work culture
• Discounted childcare fees for your own children
• Employee wellness initiatives EAP.
• Paid team meetings and training.

Apply now to become our next Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)