Early Childhood Educator

Curious Kids; Flinders; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive team

Ongoing professional development

Competitive remuneration

Rotating roster

Job summary

Curious Kids in NSW is seeking an Educator who will create meaningful, play-based learning experiences that spark curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, uphold safety standards and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture while mentoring others as needed.

This role supports ongoing professional development and career progression within a growing organisation committed to child safety.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved ECT qualification, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III with commitment to progression.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive team culture.
• Leadership experience or potential to step into leadership.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, play-based learning experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths and needs.
• Build genuine, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and inspiring team culture.
• Mentor and support fellow educators where appropriate.
• Contribute to an Exceeding quality learning environment.
• Work collaboratively to uphold the EYLF, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Collaborative mindset

Leadership potential

Education

ACECQA approved ECT qualification

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

As an Educator at Curious Kids, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. You will develop engaging, play based learning experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths and individual needs, build genuine, respectful relationships with children and their families, and contribute to a positive, inclusive and inspiring team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop engaging, play-based learning experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths and individual needs.
• Build genuine, respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and inspiring team culture.
• Mentor and support fellow educators where appropriate.
• Contribute to an Exceeding quality learning environment.
• Work collaboratively to uphold the EYLF, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Help create a place where every child feels a strong sense of belonging, being and becoming.

About you

• An ACECQA approved ECT qualification, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III with a strong commitment to progressing towards your Diploma.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive team culture.
• Leadership experience, or the ambition and potential to step into leadership.
• A current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

About us

At Curious Kids, we believe exceptional Early Education starts with exceptional educators. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and actively promote the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of every child. We uphold the NSW Child Safe Standards, National Law and Regulations, and ACECQA requirements.

• Grow your career — lead your own room or develop into a leadership position.
• Work with great people — be part of a collaborative, experienced team that genuinely enjoys working together.
• Have your voice heard — work alongside supportive leaders who value your ideas, experience and professional knowledge.
• Keep learning — access ongoing professional development and funded upskilling opportunities.
• Build your future — enjoy genuine career progression within a growing organisation.
• Better work life balance — benefit from a rotating roster designed to support your life outside work.
• Be rewarded for your experience — competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

If you're looking for more than just another Early Childhood job, if you want to be valued for your expertise, supported in your growth and surrounded by people who share your passion, we’d love to meet you.

Join the Curious Kids team and help us create an environment where children and educators can thrive together.

Come and be part of a community built on curiosity, growth, belonging and exceptional early education.