Educator

Bungendore Preschool Ltd; Bungendore; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bungendore Preschool Ltd in New South Wales is seeking a permanent part-time Educator to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care. The role requires ACECQA-approved qualifications, WWCC and First Aid/CPR where required, with responsibilities spanning planning, assessment and fostering child wellbeing.

You will work collaboratively with room educators, the Educational Leader and families in a responsive, safe and inclusive learning environment, 35 hours per week under a supportive

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification, or actively working towards as permitted by regulation.
• Sound communication, interpersonal and professional judgement skills.
• Ability to build responsive relationships with children and families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a room and whole-service team.
• Commitment to reflective practice and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Act in the best interests, safety, wellbeing and dignity of children.
• Implement a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with standards and EYLF V2.0.
• Be responsive to children's strengths, interests, needs and learning pathways.
• Contribute to planning, observations, documentation, assessment and reflection.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgement

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III or Diploma (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

To deliver consistent, high-quality early childhood education and care through responsive, play-based practice, active supervision and strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

Act in a manner that promotes the best interests, rights, safety, wellbeing and dignity of children.

Implement a high-quality play-based curriculum consistent with the service philosophy, National Quality Framework, Standards, EYLF V2.0, National Law and Regulations.

Be responsive to children's strengths, interests, needs, cultures, family contexts and individual learning pathways.

Contribute to the planning cycle, including observations, documentation, assessment, implementation, evaluation and critical reflection. Desirable experience with Digital childcare management systems (Eg. Owna)

Support children's agency, choice, inclusion, social and emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence and connection to community.

Maintain active supervision during routines, transitions, indoor and outdoor play, excursions and high-risk moments.

Support rest, relaxation, mealtimes, toileting, dressing, hygiene and physical care in ways that preserve dignity.

Contribute to learning environments that are safe, culturally responsive, sustainable, engaging and ready for children each day.

Build respectful, authentic and professional relationships with families.

Work collaboratively with room educators, lead educators, the Educational Leader, Director, students and other professionals.

About you

ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification, or actively working towards as permitted by regulation.

Working With Children Check and National Police Check verified before commencement.

Approved First Aid, CPR, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis training, or capacity to obtain before commencement where required.

Child protection and mandatory child safe training current or completed as directed.

Experience in an approved education and care service is essential.

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Standards, EYLF V2.0 and child safe practices.

Ability to build responsive relationships with children and families.

Ability to work effectively as part of a room and whole-service team.

Sound communication, interpersonal and professional judgement skills.

Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning and child safety.

About us

Bungendore Preschool is an approved education and care service committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care, operating alongside NSW school terms. This role is permanent part-time—35 hours a week.