Certificate 111 or Diploma Full Time / Part-Time

The Learning Cottage; Lismore; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

First Aid and CPR renewals paid

Beautiful natural outdoor environments

Job summary

The Learning Cottage is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III or Diploma to join our Wollongbar & Lismore team. We offer permanent part-time or full-time roles, with part-time candidates required to work at least 3 days per week.

Join a family-owned, child-safe service focused on high-quality play-based learning and strong collaboration with experienced educators and leadership. First Aid/CPR and child safety qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care/equivalent.
• Seeking full-time employment or a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Passion for providing high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, reliable and professional; enjoys teamwork.
• Committed to creating a safe, respected and heard environment for children.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, play-based programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support children's individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Create safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with educators and pedagogical leadership.
• Demonstrate commitment to child safety, protection and wellbeing.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement of the service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Reflection

Education

ACECQA-approved ECT qualification

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Certificate 111 or Diploma Full Time / Part-Time

Certificate 111 or Diploma Educator – Part-Time or Full-Time

The Learning Cottage | Wollongbar & Lismore , NSW

The Learning Cottage is a privately owned, warm, welcoming 46-place early childhood education and care service in Wollongbar, Northern NSW.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III or Diploma to join our established team.

We can offer permanent part-time or full-time employment, depending on the successful applicant's availability. For part-time applicants, we are looking for someone who can work atleast 3 days per week.

The Learning Cottage is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. The safety, wellbeing and protection of every child in our care is at the centre of everything we do.

About the position

You will work collaboratively with our experienced educators and leadership team to provide high-quality early childhood education and care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality, play-based educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework


• Supporting children's individual learning, development and wellbeing


• Building positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues


• Creating safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments


• Contributing to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice


• Working collaboratively with our educators and pedagogical leadership team


• Demonstrating a strong commitment to child safety, child protection and children's wellbeing


• Contributing to the ongoing quality improvement of the service

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification OR Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care/equivalent approved qualification


• Is seeking full-time employment or a minimum of 3 days per week


• Holds a current Working with Children Check


• Is passionate about providing high-quality early childhood education and care


• Has strong written and verbal communication skills


• Is positive, reliable and professional


• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team


• Is committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, respected and heard

First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications are required.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time or part-time employment


• Part-time applicants – minimum 3 days per week


• Hands-on support from our Nominated Supervisor and our Educational Leader


• We are not a Corporate Centre; we are a family-owned business


• Paid professional development


• Paid First Aid and CPR renewals


• Opportunities for ongoing professional and career development


• Beautiful natural outdoor environments and playscapes


• A supportive and established team where educators are valued