Casual Early Childhood Educators

Koorana Child & Family Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Koorana Child & Family Services is seeking experienced Early Childhood Educators to join our casual team, supporting preschools in Roselands, Lakemba and Bass Hill. You will contribute to inclusive, play-based learning and collaborate with our teaching team to deliver quality programs.

You will work with children and families, adhere to policies, and model professionalism while maintaining effective communication. Successful applicants will hold a recognised ECEC qualification and checks.

Qualifications

• Requires an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification (Certificate 3 or Diploma).
• Experience working with children and parents in parenting roles.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Model a quality early childhood learning program.
• Implement a play-based learning program.
• Model professionalism, advocacy and representation.
• Maintain effective communication to support delivery of service to children and families.
• Adhere to national laws and Koorana’s policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with children and parents &

Play-based education

Initiative & problem solving

Inclusive practice

Team player & communication

Education

ECEC qualification (Cert 3 or Diploma)

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

NDIS Worker Check

Job description

Description

Koorana is currently looking for experienced, energetic and collaborative Early Childhood Educators to join our team on a casual/as needs basis. Casuals would be working across our inclusive preschools located at Roselands, Lakemba and Bass Hill.

About the Role

Koorana’s Early Childhood Educators contribute to the operation of inclusive preschool programs across our preschools in Lakemba, Roselands, and Bass Hill. They work collaboratively with our teaching team to help deliver quality early childhood education programs which reflect the goals of the National Quality Curriculum Framework. They will also:

• Model a quality early childhood learning program.
• Implement a play-based learning program.
• Model professionalism, advocacy and representation.
• Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families.
• Adhere to the national law and regulations, as outlined in Koorana’s Policies and Procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children and parents and carers in their parenting role.
• Ability to engage children in age and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Passionate about play-based education practice.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• To be a team player.
• Have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate 3 or Diploma).
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Check.

About Koorana

Koorana Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has supported children and families across Sydney for over 50 years. We provide early intervention and allied health services, early childhood education, and family and community support programs.

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a NDIS Workers Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.