Certificate 3 or Diploma Educator

Toronto Community Child Care Centre; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

EAP services

Centre shutdown 4 weeks over Christmas

Job summary

Toronto Community Child Care Centre in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Certificate III or Diploma Educator for a permanent 3 day per week position starting January 2027. You will provide a safe, nurturing environment and help implement educational programs aligned with children's needs and interests.

The role requires a holistic teaching approach, inclusive practices and collaboration with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• ACECQA‑approved Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services.
• Knowledge of EYLF and NQS; experience with documentation and programming.
• Initiative, teamwork and effective communication.
• Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection, Food Safety, DEPT Geccko, WWCC or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment
• Assist in implementing educational programs supporting development
• Display holistic teaching to foster confident, independent learners
• Ensure high-quality care and inclusive practices
• Support collaborative relationships with families and community
• Reflect on practice and adapt teaching with intention and respect

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Toronto Community Child Care Centre – Toronto NSW

We are currently seeking a Certificate III or Diploma Educator for a permanent 3 day per week position within our team commencing January 2027.

Your role is to provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment and assist in the implementation of educational programs that support the development of individual children's needs and interests. Display a holistic approach to teaching, allowing children to be confident, independent, involved learners who can try new things and safely take risks. Ensure high quality care and inclusive practices for all children in our care and support collaborative relationships with families and our broader community. Continually reflect on your own practice and attitude to ensure we are teaching with intention, respect and adapting practices in response to the needs of our children, families, and the community.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment
• Assist in the implementation of educational programs that support the development of individual children's needs and interests
• Display a holistic approach to teaching, allowing children to be confident, independent, involved learners who can try new things and safely take risks
• Ensure high quality care and inclusive practices for all children in our care
• Support collaborative relationships with families and our broader community
• Continually reflect on your own practice and attitude to ensure teaching with intention, respect and adapting practices in response to the needs of our children, families, and the community

About you

• Minimum ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Children's Services
• An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, experience in documentation and programming
• Ability to show initiative and work within a team environment adapting to, and communicating effectively
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current Child Protection Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain
• DEPT Geccko Training or willingness to obtain
• Current Working With Children Check

About us

Toronto Community Child Care Centre was established in 1985 and has been providing a community focused caring and educational service for nearly 40 years. We are a not-for-profit centre run by a dedicated volunteer parent committee. At Toronto Community Child Care Centre, children, families, educators, and community members play a vital role in shaping our culture and are integral to the daily operations of our service. Our service is on Awabakal Land and we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we play, learn and grow. We cater to 55 children per day across three classrooms in our service.

• Above ratio staffing in each room, with long standing staff
• Community run service with in depth involvement of Educators, Management and Families
• A positive, inclusive and nurturing work environment that supports and encourages ongoing paid personal and professional development opportunities for all Educators
• Access to our EAP services along with an open door policy supported in daily operation by management
• A range of rostered shifts within our operating hours 7.30am-5.30pm with a Christmas/New year centre shutdown for 4 weeks every year. Both with capacity of part time and fulltime
• Above award wages along with wages retention grant currently in place