Jobs in Australia

Join our welcoming, family-focused service as an Early Childhood Educator and help children grow through play, curiosity and connection. You will work with a supportive team to deliver a safe, nurturing, play-based program aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). If you love watching children learn, laugh and thrive, we would love to meet you.

Benefits

• Competitive pay in line with the award, with the option of above-award rates for experienced educators
• Ongoing training, professional development and support to upskill.
• Supportive leadership and a friendly, collaborative team culture
• Paid programming and planning time.
• Employee wellbeing support and a positive, inclusive workplace

Task & Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and reflect on engaging, play-based learning programs that suit each child’s age, interests and developmental stage
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, clean and inclusive environment
• Observe, document and assess children’s learning and development, and contribute to individual learning plans
• Support routines such as meals, rest, hygiene and toileting with warmth and respect
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues through clear, regular communication
• Follow all child protection, health, safety and hygiene policies and procedures, including the Child Safe Standards
• Support children with additional needs and promote cultural diversity and inclusion
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports and daily communication
• Work as part of a team toward the service’s Quality Improvement Plan and meeting the National Quality Standard

Qualification

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Higher
• Previous experience in a childcare centre, preschool or kindergarten
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs or from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Valid Working with Children Check 
• Understanding of the EYLF and NQF
• Legal right to work in Australia