ECT, Diploma , Cert 3 and Trainee Educators

The Kinder Garden; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Kinder Garden is a leading childcare provider dedicated to fostering development and wellbeing for children in our community. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment focused on high-quality educational programs and strong family partnerships at our Renwick and Hill Top Centres in NSW.

We are seeking ECTs, Diplomas, Cert 3 or Trainees to join our full-time teams. Responsibilities include implementing policies, mentoring staff, planning curriculum, and ensuring a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Current formal qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Bachelor, Diploma or Cert 3) or equivalent recognised qualification in childcare and education
• Current Working With Children Check (WWC) clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
• Knowledge of current early childhood curriculum frameworks such as the NQF and EYLF
• Demonstrated experience in childcare settings with a passion for learning and development
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, duty of care and compliance in childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with children, families and staff
• Leadership ability to mentor other educators and foster a collaborative team
• Organised, proactive planning, time management and problem-solving
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, Food Handlers, Foundations of Child Safety and Child Protection training

Responsibilities

• Support the director in implementing educational policies and quality improvement strategies
• Plan, develop and deliver high-quality educational programmes aligned with curriculum frameworks
• Create safe, inclusive, stimulating learning environments
• Monitor and assess children's development and communicate progress to families and team
• Provide educational leadership and mentoring to educators
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, duty of care and WHS standards
• Contribute to staff recruitment, induction and performance management as directed
• Participate in team meetings, professional development and service improvement
• Support administration, including record-keeping, parent communication and daily operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organised

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor/Diploma/Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

WWC clearance

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Handlers Certificate

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Child Protection Qualification

Job description

ECT, Diploma , Cert 3 and Trainee Educators

The Kinder Garden is a leading childcare provider committed to fostering the development and wellbeing of children in our community. We believe in creating nurturing environments where every child can thrive, learn and grow. Our team is dedicated to delivering quality education and care that supports the developmental journey of each child whilst building strong partnerships with families and the broader community.

About the role

We are seeking ECT's, Diplomas, Cert 3 ot Trainee , to join our teams on a full-time basis at our Renwick & Hill Top Centres NSW. This is a pivotal role within our childcare , where you will contribute to the strategic direction and day-to-day excellence of our programmes. As part of your responsibilities you will work collaboratively with our leadership team to implement quality educational practices, lead by example in creating positive learning environments, and support the holistic development of the children in our care. This position plays an integral role in maintaining our commitment to providing exceptional childcare and education services.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the director in the implementation of educational policies, procedures and quality improvement strategies
• Planning, developing and delivering high-quality educational programmes that align with current curriculum frameworks and best practice standards
• Creating safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments that promote children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development
• Monitoring and assessing children's development, documenting progress and communicating observations with families and team members
• Providing educational leadership and mentoring to educators within the service, fostering a culture of continuous professional learning
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, including duty of care, child protection and workplace health and safety standards
• Contributing to staff recruitment, induction and performance management processes as directed
• Participating in team meetings, professional development activities and service improvement initiatives
• Supporting the administration of the service, including record-keeping, parent communication and daily operational matters

What we’re looking for

• Current formal qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Bachelor, Diploma or Cert 3 ) or equivalent recognised qualification in childcare and education
• Current Working With Children Check (WWC) clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
• Knowledge and experience with current early childhood curriculum frameworks such as the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a childcare, preschool or educational setting, with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding, duty of care and compliance requirements within the childcare sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Leadership capability with the ability to mentor and support other educators whilst maintaining a collaborative team environment
• Organised and proactive approach to planning, time management and problem-solving
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Completed Foundations of Child Safety Training
• Child Protection Qualification
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic childcare environment

What we offer

Working with The Kinder Garden means joining a team that values professional development, wellbeing and genuine care for both children and staff. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace culture where your contributions are recognised and your growth is encouraged. We offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions reflective of your experience and qualifications
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance your practice
• Supportive team environment with collaborative and inclusive values
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives and their educational journey
• Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support