Childcare Worker

KINDY CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTRE PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

New Start Early Learning Centre (operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre) in Minto NSW is seeking a passionate and reliable Child Care Worker to join our close-knit team on a full-time basis. This position requires a dedicated educator who demonstrates initiative, maintains strong relationships with children and families, and is willing to assist in service operations beyond classroom responsibilities.

Competitive salary of $80,000 per annum + superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in an early childhood setting.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (HLTAID012 or equivalent).
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Excellent knowledge of child development in 0–6 years and ability to plan relevant programs.
• Ability to work with leadership to plan and implement education and care programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of your allocated learning environment.
• Provide high-quality education and care aligned with EYLF and NQS.
• Ensure active, adequate supervision of children at all times.
• Develop holistic and culturally responsive education programs.
• Structure indoor and outdoor environments to balance active and passive learning.
• Assist in developing individual learning plans and documenting progress.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Support children's wellbeing with positive guidance strategies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to team discussions and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Plan programs

Child development knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

KINDY CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTRE PTY LTD – Minto NSW

New Start Early Learning Centre (operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre) is a Long day care centre providing high-quality care for children aged six weeks to six years. We are seeking a passionate and reliable Child Care Worker to join our close-knit team on a full-time basis. This position requires a dedicated educator who demonstrates initiative, maintains strong relationships with children and families, and is willing to assist in service operations beyond classroom responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of your allocated learning environment.

Provide high-quality education and care that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Ensure supervision of children is active, adequate and efficient at all times, and implement and maintain clear expectations for children when establishing limits of appropriate behaviour.

Develop holistic and culturally responsive education programs and responses to all children, within the context of their families and communities.

Structure indoor and outdoor environments and activities with a balance of active and passive learning areas to guide children to participate constructively, to explore, to learn, and to interact positively with other children through play.

Assist in developing individual learning plans and documenting children's progress through observations and assessments.

Build and maintain warm, respectful, and stable relationships with children and families to promote a sense of security and continuity.

Support children's behaviour and wellbeing using positive guidance strategies.

Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment, indoors and outdoors.

Contribute to team discussions, reflective practices, and continuous quality improvement efforts.

About you

Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in an early childhood education and care setting.

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (HLTAID012 or equivalent).

Valid NSW Working with Children Check.

Excellent knowledge of child development in the 0–6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs.

Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to the leadership team on the planning and implementation of education and care programs within the service.

Experience in undertaking educational program planning to meet the needs of all children within the service.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to build trusting relationships with children and families, promoting long-term engagement and continuity of care.

About us

New Start Early Learning Centre (operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre) is a Long day care centre providing high-quality care for children aged six weeks to six years.

Competitive salary of $80,000 per annum + superannuation.

Opportunities for leadership involvement and mentoring.

Supportive team culture and experienced management.

Access to professional development and training.

A collaborative environment that values long-term educators–child relationships.