About the Centre/Service Crossway Preschool is a community kindergarten situated in a busy part of Brighton, on Bunurong country. We provide a high quality and inclusive play-based educational program and believe it is important to provide a natural environment for children to learn in and explore, fostering an appreciation and connection with nature. Crossway Preschool is committed to ensuring a caring, safe and enjoyable environment where children are supported and nurtured in their growth and development. We believe in children’s competence and potential and embrace their curiosity, sense of wonder and joy. Crossway Preschool is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety of all children. Working together with families, we support children in achieving the best possible learning outcomes by responding to their individual needs. We facilitate each child’s learning through a play-based approach, informed by contemporary theories, that is holistic in incorporating physical, social, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Children’s ideas, interests and personal experiences are extended and explored. Description Crossway Preschool is looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. This is a maternity leave position, commencing in August 2025 until December 2026. This role involves planning and implementing a high quality, play-based educational program for our 3-year-old group. Crossway Preschool staff are supported by a full-time Director who oversees the day-to-day administration and running of the preschool, together with members of the preschool Board. There is opportunity to increase hours of employment and teach the Activity Group. More information can be provided on enquiry. Please contact the Preschool Director. If you are a suitably qualified Early Childhood Teacher and are keen to join an experienced team of early childhood professionals, with supportive management, in a caring and welcoming community, then we would love to hear from you. Qualifications Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)