Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III or Diploma

Alasan Cottage Preschool; Glenbrook; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alasan Cottage Preschool is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator for a full-time role within a small, supportive team. You will contribute to a warm, play-based learning environment for children aged 2–5 years and collaborate with families to support development and belonging.

The role emphasizes strong relationships, reflective practice, and adherence to EYLF and NQF standards. You will join a welcoming community focused on quality education and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or approved equivalent.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current WWCC clearance.
• Understanding of EYLF and national programming processes.
• Knowledge of NQS/NQF framework.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement meaningful, play-based learning experiences.
• Complete observations and contribute to learning documentation.
• Apply the programming cycle and EYLF to planning and reflection.
• Collaborate with team to develop the educational program.
• Support wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Follow service policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child engagement

Observation & reflection

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

WWCC

EYLF knowledge

NQS/NQF knowledge

Job description

Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III or Diploma

A rare opportunity has become available to join the team at Alasan Cottage Preschool in a full-time educator position.

As a small, established and consistent team, opportunities to join Alasan Cottage Preschool do not come around often. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated educator who is seeking a long-term position within a supportive preschool environment where relationships, collaboration and high-quality practice are genuinely valued.

Alasan Cottage Preschool is an Exceeding-rated, community-focused early childhood service providing a warm, welcoming and play-based learning environment for children aged 2–5 years.

We are committed to creating a nurturing and engaging preschool environment where children are supported to learn, develop, build confidence and develop a strong sense of belonging through meaningful, child-centred learning experiences.

As a full-time educator, you will work closely alongside our team and have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas, knowledge and strengths to our educational program while developing strong and meaningful relationships with our children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Building warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families

• Planning and implementing meaningful, play-based learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths, needs and developmental goals

• Completing observations and contributing to children's individual learning documentation

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the programming and learning cycle and applying this knowledge within everyday practice

• Applying the EYLF to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice

• Contributing to critical reflection and the ongoing development of our educational program

• Supporting children's wellbeing, inclusion, independence and positive relationships

• Working collaboratively with educators, families and other professionals

• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment

• Following service policies, procedures and all relevant regulatory requirements

About you

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and takes pride in providing meaningful learning experiences and building genuine relationships with children and families.

You will ideally have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent qualification

• Current First Aid qualification

• Current CPR qualification

• Current approved Child Protection training

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• A thorough understanding of the programming and learning cycle, with the ability to confidently contribute to observations, planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection

• Knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A warm, professional and respectful approach when communicating with children, families and colleagues

• A positive and collaborative approach to working as part of a small team

• A genuine commitment to providing high-quality education and care

About us

At Alasan Cottage Preschool, we believe that our educators are an important part of what makes our preschool special.

You will become part of a small, welcoming and consistent team where collaboration, communication and quality practice are valued. Our smaller preschool environment provides educators with the opportunity to genuinely know the children and families in our community and build meaningful relationships over time.

We value educators' individual strengths, ideas and experience and encourage our team to contribute to the ongoing development of our preschool program and learning environment.

With a strong reputation within our local community and an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating, we are proud of the environment we have created for our children, families and educators.

Positions within our team do not become available often, making this a wonderful opportunity for an educator looking to become part of an established preschool community and find a workplace where they can settle, contribute and grow long-term.

If you are a passionate educator who values meaningful relationships, quality practice and being part of a close and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.