Educator

Pambula Village Preschool; Pambula; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Pambula Village Preschool, based in Pambula, NSW, is seeking a passionate Educator to join on a part-time or full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality early childhood education, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment where children can learn, play and grow.

You will collaborate with colleagues to implement developmentally appropriate programs, document learning and support children's transitions.

Qualifications

• Valid early childhood education qualification (Diploma or equivalent)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care also acceptable
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and early childhood development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team environment
• Patience, creativity and genuine passion for working with young children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality within professional boundaries
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced setting
• Experience in early childhood education or childcare is valued

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate play-based learning experiences promoting development
• Provide direct care and supervision ensuring safety and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Observe and document learning to inform future programming
• Support transitions and foster independence and self-regulation
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment
• Collaborate to plan events, excursions and celebrations
• Regularly communicate with families about progress and milestones
• Follow preschool policies including health, safety and child protection
• Contribute to a positive team culture and professional development

Skills

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Creativity

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Pambula Village Preschool is a dedicated early childhood education centre committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment for children in our community. We believe in fostering a love of learning, creativity and social development through play-based education. Our team is passionate about supporting each child's unique developmental journey and working collaboratively with families to create meaningful educational experiences.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Educator to join our team at Pambula Village Preschool on a part-time or Full time basis. Based in Pambula, NSW 2549, this role is integral to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care to children in our preschool setting. As an Educator, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive and developmentally appropriate environment where children can learn, play and grow. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to implement educational programs that support each child's individual needs and interests.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate play-based learning experiences that promote children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development
• Provide direct care and supervision to children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the day
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, fostering open communication and mutual respect
• Observe and document children's learning and development, using this information to inform future programming
• Support children's transitions between activities and routines, helping them develop independence and self-regulation skills
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery
• Collaborate with the preschool team to plan and deliver special events, excursions and celebrations
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress, experiences and developmental milestones
• Follow all preschool policies and procedures, including those related to health, safety and child protection
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support professional development within the service

What we’re looking for

• A valid early childhood education qualification (such as Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
• Or Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain and maintain)
• Strong understanding of play-based learning approaches and early childhood development principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Patience, creativity and a genuine passion for working with young children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within professional ethical boundaries
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced early learning environment
• Experience in early childhood education or childcare settings is highly valued

What we offer

At Pambula Village Preschool, we value our educators and offer a supportive and collaborative workplace. We provide opportunities for professional development and access to training that supports your growth as an early childhood educator. Our part-time position offers flexibility to support your work-life balance. We foster a positive team culture where your contributions are recognised and appreciated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all staff feel valued, supported and able to deliver their best.