Early Childhood Teacher – Manning & Great Lakes

Part or Full Time Position / Experienced EC Teachers Welcome!

Early Connections- Manning and Great Lakes (formerly Manning and Great Lakes Early Intervention) is seeking a highly motivated Early Childhood Teacher to join our expanding team. Our staff of 26 includes skilled EC Teachers, Therapists and Allied Health Assistants who will offer a supportive environment for our new staff member. Learn how to become a Key Worker in the “Team around the Child”, family centered approach. The position is available either as a full or part time position and offers a family friendly, flexible workplace.

Early Connections – Manning and Great Lakes is the leading service provider within the region, servicing children 0-12yrs with a diagnosed disability or significantly delayed development. We are a registered NDIS Service Provider providing Therapy and Educational supports through this system.

Come and see why our staff love working for Early Connections!

• Change of role opportunity in Early Childhood Education. Expand your teaching skills in the Not-for-profit, disability sector.
• Training and supervision in role and generous PD.
• 5 WEEKS leave per year! Additional financial rewards and incentives through Employment Hero dollars!
• Gradual caseload and reasonable billable targets.
• Save tax through generous Salary Sacrificing, unique to Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI’s) – (up to $15,899), Meal and Entertainment Card (up to $2,650) and Novated Leasing all available.
• Staff tell us they feel more supported in our team than they have with other employers – “the Team at EC feels like Family”.
• Local Community Connector available to support you in settling into community (accommodation, partner’s job support, childcare/school, leisure connections and more).
• Up to $3,000 subsidised relocation/accommodation costs offered. Come and see what the Great Lakes and Manning regions have to offer!

Why work for us:

• Work within a highly skilled team within Best Practice model of service in Early Childhood Intervention. Rejuvenate your teaching skills through coaching families and supporting children with a team around the child.
• Work with a skilled, supportive team around you. Supervision (face to face) from experienced Early Intervention Teacher’s in 1:1 and team supervision.
• Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnosis.
• Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Forster to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.
• Access quality training in disability supports, through supervision and great professional development.
• Access relocation costs where needed.
• Full or Part time roles negotiable with potential for RDO’s and flexible hours. Flexible, family-friendly work hours and conditions.
• Salary packaging and financial incentives, including significantly above award rates, plus additional paid leave. 
• Staff are supported through access to wellbeing and psychology supports through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access Employment Hero program, including staff rewards and recognition program.
• We are an established NDIS provider and also offer supports throughout the community.

The role:

• Provide family centered supports for children 0-9yrs with a diverse range of disabilities and their families.
• Service aimed at building the capacity of the child and family in natural, inclusive settings. Early Connections – MGL has extensive existing relationships within the community.
• Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapist, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, AHA’s and families.
• Support childcare and school staff work towards inclusion of children in all setting.
• Working across one or both of our two sites (Taree and Tuncurry).
• Using state of the art technology including the Echidna CRM (client record management) system and IPads.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant qualifications – minimum Bachelor of Early Childhood Education essential.
• Have a commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centered approach to service delivery.
• Have excellent communication and documentation skills using technology effectively.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Have experience in disability or Early Childhood sector (desirable not essential).
• Ability to organise time and set priorities.
• A fundamental understanding of child development.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is essential.

Travel is required, your own car and a current driver’s license and comprehensive car insurance are a pre-requisite for the position. A current Working with Children Check, Police Check and First Aid Certificate is also required.

Part Time/Full Time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on applicants’ level of experience. Position will be permanent following successful 3mth trial period.

Location: Taree and Tuncurry

Send Applications to: Applications must address the selection criteria. Send applications to Sally Gibson: manager@earlyconnections-mgl.org.au

Applications close: Fri 17th Oct 2025. Expressions of interest open thereafter.

For a confidential discussion call Sally Gibson on (02) 6552 7333.