Casual Childcare Educators

Young Academics Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Academics Early Learning Centre in The Hills Region seeks Casual Early Childhood Educators and Teachers to support staff, children and families. You will help create meaningful learning experiences aligned with service philosophy, uphold child-safe practices, and collaborate with educators to foster wellbeing and love of learning.

Responsibilities include applying EYLF, maintaining safety protocols, communicating with families, and fulfilling reporting duties.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, documenting, and implementing programs for children 0–6 years.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and sector regulations.
• Current First Aid and CPR training; Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support centre staff to deliver high quality education and care.
• Apply EYLF frameworks to promote identity, wellbeing, and learning.
• Maintain safe environments, manage risks, and hygiene protocols.
• Communicate clearly with team, children and families; build relationships.
• Fulfill Mandatory Reporting responsibilities.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

Team collaboration

Child safety

First Aid readiness

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

NESA Accreditation or ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking passionate Casual Early Childhood Educators and Teachers to support Centre staff, children and families in The Hills Region.

About the Role

As a Casual team member at Young Academics, you will support Centre staff in creating meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. As a service, compliance and child safety remain our highest priority, and you will be expected to uphold our child-safe practices in all aspects of your role. You will also collaborate with fellow educators to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families and the wider community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Staff providing high-quality education and care
• Apply approved learning frameworks (EYLF) that promote each child's identity, connection to community, wellbeing, learning confidence, and communication skills.
• Maintain a safe environment, proactively managing risks and adhering to health and hygiene protocols.
• Provide clear and accurate communication within the team, children and families, and nurture professional, supportive and respectful relationships
• Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in planning, documentation, and implementing programs for children 0-6 years with regards to current pedagogies and frameworks.
• Hold a completed Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor's in Early Childhood and Care and NESA Accreditation from a nationally approved registered training organisation or an ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and sector regulations
• Current First Aid training and CPR Certificate
• Valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
• Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices
• Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training

Child Safety Matters

At Young Academics, we prioritise children’s safety and well-being. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs, and voices of the children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees, and we will be required to verify your Working With Children Check as part of our mandatory compliance process. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.