Job Description

Early Childhood Teacher – Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre

Full-Time (38 hrs/week) Location: Hazelbrook, NSW

Specialised Birth-3 Program | Join a Values-Driven, Evidence-Informed Team

Do you have a genuine passion for infants and toddlers? Do you believe the first three
years shape a child’s lifelong learning and development? If so, Hazelwood Early
Childhood Centre could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Hazelwood ECC

Hazelwood ECC is part of Connect Children and Families We recently transitioned to specialise exclusively in education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, with children transitioning to Connect’s Possum ECC for the 3-5 years program.

We focus on creating nurturing, respectful environments where infants and toddlers feel safe to explore, grow, and develop with confidence. Our educators form strong, secure relationships with children and design purposeful spaces that foster independence, curiosity and holistic development.

Our practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including:

• Circle of Security - Classroom
• BrainSET design
• The Family Partnership Model

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We currently pay significantly above award rate.
• Professional Growth: We provide ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities,
• Paid Meetings: overtime rates for team meetings.
• Wellbeing: We offer additional well-being leave and salary sacrificing options that increase your take home pay.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team in purpose-designed spaces crafted for children.

About You

We’d love to hear from educators who:

• Demonstrate playfulness and maintain a strong focus on children's rights
• Possess a thorough understanding of child development
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Have up to date First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Present valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check credentials
• Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for working with children from birth to age three
• Recognise the distinct developmental needs of infants and toddlers
• Commit to respectful, responsive approaches in practice
• Value teamwork and open communication
• Strive for ongoing professional growth and engage thoughtfully in reflective practice

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged 6 weeks–3 years.
• Work collaboratively to plan, document and implement programs that support each child’s learning and development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Participate in reflective practice, team collaboration and ongoing professional learning.

Hazelwood ECC is a place where educators are valued, supported and encouraged to innovate. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged birth–3, we’d love to hear from you