Early Childhood Educators

Best Start ELC; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Start Early Learning Centres is growing across the Central Coast and seeks passionate Educators at all career stages. Roles are available at Johns Road, Settlers Road and Wyee with opportunities to help shape new and established centres.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or are studying toward one) and possess WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently studying towards one).
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain).
• Genuine passion for delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences.
• Contribute to a strong team culture across multiple services.
• Support children’s safety, wellbeing and development on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Best Start Early Learning Centres is growing across the Central Coast, and we're looking for passionate, qualified Educators to grow with us. Whether you hold a Certificate III, Diploma, or are a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

• Johns Road: our Exceeding-rated service (in all 7 Quality Areas) , offering a strong team culture and a benchmark for quality practice
• Settlers Road: opening this month, a brand-new service and a rare chance to help shape a centre from day one
• Wyee: opening late October, our newest addition to the Best Start family

Positions are available across all three services, with opportunities suited to educators at every stage of their career.

Our Values

We look for educators who genuinely align with what we stand for:

• Respect: for children, families, colleagues and community
• Kindness: in the way we care and the way we lead
• Growth: for children, educators and the organisation as a whole
• Connection: building real relationships that last
• Fun: bringing joy and warmth to every day

What You'll Bring

• A Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently studying towards one)
• A current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach
• A commitment to child safety and wellbeing in everything you do

Child Safe Workplace

Best Start Early Learning Centres is committed to being a child safe organisation. The safety and wellbeing of every child in our care is our first priority, and all educators are expected to uphold our Child Safe Standards and Code of Conduct. All offers of employment are subject to a Working with Children Check and reference checks.

Why Best Start?

• Pay rates aligned with your qualifications and experience
• A genuinely values-led culture backed by leadership who mean it
• The chance to grow with an organisation expanding across the Central Coast
• Supportive teams across our Johns Road, Settlers Road and Wyee services