Educator

Elarsa Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Handprints Woolooware is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator for part-time and/or casual shifts. You will work with children aged 0–5, building warm relationships with families and supporting play-based, child-led learning.

Holds or is actively working towards an ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and maintains a Working With Children Check. Flexible scheduling and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Holds an ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or is actively working towards an approved qualification.
• Has genuine love of working with children aged 0–5 years.
• Holds a current Working With Children Check.
• Flexibility for part-time and/or casual shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0–5 years in a nurturing environment.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Support play-based, child-led learning.
• Uphold children's rights and maintain professional boundaries.
• Follow Child Safe policies and Code of Conduct.
• Understand responsibilities in relation to child protection and mandatory reporting.
• Be available for flexible part-time and/or casual shifts.

Skills

Warmth and enthusiasm

Reliability

Communication with families

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Little Handprints Woolooware is a 29-place early learning service looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Certificate III or Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team on a part-time and/or casual basis to cover Educator Programming Time and staff leave. The role focuses on building warm, respectful relationships with children and families, and is committed to play-based, child-led learning.

Key responsibilities

Work with children aged 0–5 years in a nurturing environment

Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families

Support play-based, child-led learning

Uphold children's rights and maintain professional boundaries

Follow Child Safe policies and Code of Conduct

Understand responsibilities in relation to child protection and mandatory reporting

Be available for flexible part-time and/or casual shifts

About you

Holds an ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or is actively working towards an approved qualification

Has a genuine love of working with children aged 0–5 years

Is caring, positive and dependable

Enjoys being part of a supportive team

Holds a current Working With Children Check

Is available for flexible part-time and/or casual shifts

About us

Little Handprints Woolooware is an EXCEEDING small 29-place early learning service where relationships, connection and creating a nurturing environment for children are at the heart of what we do. The service is committed to providing a child-safe environment where every child is respected, valued, heard and protected, with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm.

Small, welcoming 29-place service

Supportive and approachable leadership team

Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing

Beautiful relationships with children and families

Play-based and child-led approach to learning

Opportunities to work across different age groups

Friendly team environment where your contribution is valued