Job Description

About Smartplay

SmartPlay Early Learners (SP) is a national brand operated by Christian Education Ministries (CEM) with plans underway to launch several Early Learning Centres around Australia in the coming years. SP is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in early childhood education so that children are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated, trained Educators to achieve these outcomes. The SP vision is to nurture, love and introduce every child to God.

About Smartplay - Singleton

SmartPlay Early Learners - Singleton is a new centre (due to open September 2026) which provides quality care and education within a purpose-built Early Learning Service for children aged 0-4 years. In addition, we will provide an OSHC service for school-aged children at Australian Christian College Singleton, providing before-school and after-school care and vacation care.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to work in a committed Christian team that has a strong sense of community, family, education and love.

The Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) at SmartPlay Singleton will be in charge to plan, develop, and deliver a quality Kindy program that can clearly demonstrate your understanding and in depth knowledge of a diverse educational program based on the EYLF frameworks, QKLG and NQS.

Requirements

About you

• You hold an approved early childhood teaching qualification through ACECQA
• Working with Children Check
• Child Protection Training and understanding of Regulations and Requirements
• Current CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• You’re independently motivated
• Active, positive and effective communication skills with children, parents and team members
• You have a servant heart and vibrant Christian faith.
• You will be highly organised with strong project management skills.
• You will be highly empathetic and able to consider the needs of families while progressing the delivery of service in a timely manner
• You’ll thrive when working collaboratively and when given the opportunity to show initiative.
• You will have a great attention to detail.

Benefits

SmartPlay employees can access a range of benefits including:

• Staff discount on child(ren) attending SmartPlay and ACC Singleton
• EAP program with free counselling
• Employee discounts program with 15-50% off leading retail brands
• An attractive remuneration package which includes annual pay increases and superannuation entitlements
• Service closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas and New Year Break
• Opportunity for professional development throughout the year
• Work within a supportive Christian education community including our partner school ACC Singleton