Early Childhood Educator positions (Diploma and Cert III) - Commencing Term 1, 2027

Moruya Preschool Kindergarten Inc; Moruya; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moruya Preschool is seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators (Diploma and Cert III) to join our team in Term 1, 2027. Moruya Preschool is a community owned, not-for-profit centre located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW.

We are a well-established, well-resourced center with excellent facilities and strong community connections. Our groups are small, with up to 30 children per day and operate above educator-to-child ratio for staffing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services from ACECQA approved training organisation.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Experience in development/implementation of an educational program per approved learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and its impact on daily practice.
• Commitment to Child Safety including Mandatory Reporting obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with children, staff and community.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with staff.
• Current NSW drivers’ license.
• Working with Children Check (NSW) required

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of an educational program in accordance with approved learning frameworks.
• Uphold child safety including understanding of Child Protection legislation and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences for children.
• Support groups up to 30 children per day and contribute to a safe, healthy environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication with children and staff

Flexible and collaborative

NQF knowledge

Child Safety commitment

First Aid

Drivers license

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Educator positions (Diploma and Cert III) - Commencing Term 1, 2027

Moruya Preschool is seeking qualified and Early Childhood Educators (Diploma and Cert III) to join our team in Term 1, 2027. Moruya Preschool is a community owned, not-for-profit center located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW.

We are a well-established, well-resourced center with excellent facilities and strong community connections. Our groups are small, with up to 30 children per day and operate above educator-to-child ratio for staffing. We have a warm and experienced team and offer above award wages.

Child Safety is our highest priority, and successful candidates are expected to have and maintain a commitment to child safety, equity, inclusion, cultural safety and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to uphold a child-safe environment including having a strong understanding of Child Protection legislation and Mandatory Reporting obligations.

Skills Required

Key selection criteria Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services from an ACECQA approved training organisation.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program in accordance with approved learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and an understanding of how this impacts on daily practice.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Child Safety including understanding of Child Protection legislation and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication with children, staff and the wider community.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff
• Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to the workplace
• Mandatory Child Safety Training, both Foundation and Advanced
• A current level II

First Aid qualification, including Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR in an Education and Care setting Other requirements

• Current NSW drivers’ license
• You have the right to live and work in Australia
• A cleared

Working with Children Check (NSW) - unless exempt

• A cleared National Criminal History Check