Early Childhood Educator – FT or PT (Cert III/Diploma)

The Learning Cottage; Lismore; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

First Aid and CPR renewals paid

Beautiful natural outdoor environments

Job summary

The Learning Cottage is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III or Diploma to join our Wollongbar & Lismore team. We offer permanent part-time or full-time roles, with part-time candidates required to work at least 3 days per week.

Join a family-owned, child-safe service focused on high-quality play-based learning and strong collaboration with experienced educators and leadership. First Aid/CPR and child safety qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care/equivalent.
• Seeking full-time employment or a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Passion for providing high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, reliable and professional; enjoys teamwork.
• Committed to creating a safe, respected and heard environment for children.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, play-based programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support children's individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Create safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with educators and pedagogical leadership.
• Demonstrate commitment to child safety, protection and wellbeing.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement of the service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Reflection

Education

ACECQA-approved ECT qualification

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

The Learning Cottage is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III or Diploma to join our Wollongbar & Lismore team. We offer permanent part-time or full-time roles, with part-time candidates required to work at least 3 days per week.

Join a family-owned, child-safe service focused on high-quality play-based learning and strong collaboration with experienced educators and leadership. First Aid/CPR and child safety qualifications are essential.