Early Childhood Teacher

Forbes Childrens Centre
South Plympton, SA
A$40-$50 p/h
Education & Training → Teaching - Early Childhood
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


Forbes Children’s Centre is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Childhood Teacher to join our dedicated team in the birth to three space. This is a full-time, 12-month contract position working 40 hours per week.

About Us
Located in a modern, purpose-built, architecturally designed facility, Forbes Children’s Centre offers integrated early childhood education, DfE preschool, and health, social, and community services. We provide warm, welcoming, and nature-based play environments, and support our team members with:

Higher staff-to-child ratios

Significant opportunities for professional development and training

Generous non-contact time allocation

10% above award pay

About the Role
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a lead role in delivering high-quality educational programs for children aged birth to 3½ years. You will be responsible for curriculum planning, guiding pedagogical practices, and supporting a strong team culture. Availability to work shifts between 6:45am and 6:15pm is essential.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

A qualified and passionate early childhood teacher with a strong understanding of child development

Skilled in planning, implementing, and evaluating play-based learning experiences

A confident communicator with strong leadership capabilities

Organised, reflective, and dedicated to continuous improvement

Willingness to lead a three-year-old preschool program

Collaborative and committed to building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Knowledgeable in primary caregiving and attachment theory

Familiar with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Experience with Circle of Security and Marte Meo approaches is highly desirable

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)

Current Teacher Registration (SA)

Current Working with Children Check

Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training

Previous experience working with children aged birth to 3½ years is highly regarded

How to Apply

Please email your resume, including two childcare-related references, with the subject line: ‘Full-Time Early Childhood Teacher’, to:

Nina Turnadzic
Forbes Children’s Centre
📧 [email protected]


About Forbes Childrens Centre

South Plympton, SA, Australia

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