Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking committed and qualified Early Learning Teachers to join our dynamic new Early Learning Centre, commencing January 2026. Play a key role in the exciting journey of opening a purpose-built Early Learning Centre with a team that shares your passion for early childhood education.

Pacific Hills Early Learning Centre nurtures young children in a Christ-centred environment where they are known, valued, and supported. As a ministry of the Pacific Group of Christian Schools, the ELC is committed to laying strong foundations for lifelong learning through a combination of Christian values, quality care, and play-based educational experiences. From their first steps, we nurture young lives with faith, care, and discovery. The purpose of Pacific Hills Early Learning Centre is to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching and learning and serving excellence, founded on Biblically based beliefs, values and behaviour. 

As part of your application, please complete this application form: PHELC Application Form

To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.

Applications: Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications may be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to articulate and model a Christian worldview and integrate Christian values into early childhood education and leadership.
  • Ability to foster a Christ-centred culture that respects all backgrounds and beliefs in line with lawful practices
  • Certificate CHCPRT025 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • Current approved Working with Children Check (NSW)
  • ACECQA approved First Aid Certificate including anaphylaxis and asthma management and CPR
  • Sound knowledge of the NQF, EYLF (V2.0), and National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Degree in Early Childhood
  • Previous teaching experience in the early learning environment
  • Ability to develop and implement innovative curriculum
  • Excellent programming skills
  • Computer skills
  • Outstanding teamwork skills
  • Motivated initiative taker
  • Knowledge of WHS practices

Key Result Areas:

  1. Education and care of children
  2. Partnerships with families
  3. Partnerships with other educators and professionals
  4. Professional conduct and learning
  5. Workplace health and safety
  6. Other duties


Pacific Hills Early Learning Centre offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. 

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email hr@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Pacific Hills Early Learning Centre is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.

By CELA 2 Mar, 2026

Bringing music into everyday early learning practice

What if every sound could be a learning opportunity? From birdsong to body percussion, music is all around us and can transform everyday moments into auditory explorations.

We invite educators to rediscover the joy of music, not as a formal lesson, but as a thread woven through every aspect of the learning environment.

By CELA 28 Feb, 2026

Advocacy: Child safety changes

This article highlights CELA’s advocacy at both state and federal levels relating to child safety changes, and details the practical support available to help members implement these urgent changes with confidence.

Meet us!

CELA Facilitators

CELA’s Learning and Development facilitators come from a wide range of early education backgrounds, equipping them with practical sector based experience which is second to none. All our facilitators have a common passion for meaningful growth in every educator's practice, resulting in better outcomes for children.

Guild Insurance

CELA’s insurer of choice. Protecting Australian businesses and individuals with tailored insurance products and caring personal service.