Child Care Educators (Cert III)

Terranora Child Care Centre; Terranora; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terranora Preschool & Early Learning in Terranora, NSW, invites applications from casual Child Care Educators with a Certificate III. This independent, family-owned service values educators and offers a supportive, stable environment where you contribute to child-centred programs.

You will document learning, support wellbeing and development, maintain safe spaces, and build positive relationships with children and families. Availability on Mondays and Fridays is essential to join our team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQS expectations.
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication, plus basic computer literacy.
• First aid and CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain).
• Working With Children Check is required.
• Must be available to work every Monday and Friday (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging, child‑centred programs that nurture each child's interests, wellbeing and development.
• Build positive behaviour guidance strategies
• Document children's learning, achievements and experiences
• Maintain clean, safe, welcoming and inspiring learning environments
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Contribute to our service philosophy, values and community‑focused approach

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Join a warm, independent family-owned service where educators are genuinely valued. Terranora Preschool & Early Learning has been part of the community for over 18 years, with many long‑term educators who create supportive, stable and welcoming environments. We are currently seeking Casual Child Care Educators (Cert III) to join our team who have availability to work every Monday and Friday.

About the Role:

As a valued member of our team, you will:

Support the delivery of engaging, child‑centred programs that nurture each child's interests, wellbeing and development

Build positive behaviour guidance strategies

Document children's learning, achievements and experiences

Maintain clean, safe, welcoming and inspiring learning environments

Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

Contribute to our service philosophy, values and community‑focused approach

About You:

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Child Protection expectations

Strong teamwork and organisational skills

Confident written and verbal communication, plus basic computer literacy

A current First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain)

First aid and CPR certificates must be obtained within 3 months of starting the position

A valid Working With Children Check

Must hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Available to work every Monday and Friday (essential)

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

Supportive team with many long‑term educators

Nature‑rich learning environment

Flexible hours

ECEC Worker Retention pay rates

A workplace where your ideas, strengths and passion are valued

Terranora Preschool & Early Learning is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you're ready to be part of a centre where educators are valued, children thrive, and learning is inspired by nature, we'd love to hear from you!