Educators

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Work-life balance

Staff discounts

Retention grant

Job summary

Little Darlings Caringbah South is a leading childcare service in New South Wales, seeking a dedicated Educator for a full-time role. You will deliver quality childcare, implement educational programmes, and support holistic development in a nurturing centre environment.

You will work with a supportive team, promoting safe practices, inclusive learning, and strong communication with families to ensure children's wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification or equivalent recognised childcare qualification
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning frameworks (NQS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with families and colleagues
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments respecting diversity
• Physical capability to perform duties, including lifting and moving children and materials
• Genuine passion for working with children and their safety, wellbeing and development
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities and experiences fostering developmental progress
• Provide direct care and supervise children in a safe, secure, and inclusive setting
• Build positive relationships with children and families and communicate progress and wellbeing to parents
• Maintain comprehensive records of children’s development, observations and attendance
• Ensure the centre environment is clean, safe and compliant with regulatory standards
• Support children’s personal care needs including meals, hygiene and rest periods
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver programming meeting all children's needs
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture and participate in team meetings and PD
• Promote inclusion and cultural diversity within the centre environment

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive learning

Cultural diversity

Child development knowledge

Education

ECE qualification or equivalent

Job description

Little Darlings Caringbah South is a leading childcare service. We are committed to fostering safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our centre are designed to support the developmental needs of each child whilst providing families with reliable, professional childcare solutions. We pride ourselves on our passionate team of educators and our dedication to excellence in early childhood education and care.

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Educators to join our team at our Caringbah South centre in New South Wales. This is a full-time position where you will play a vital role in creating engaging, supportive learning environments for children. As an Educator, you will be instrumental in delivering quality childcare and implementing educational programmes, and supporting the holistic development of the children in your care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives whilst working within a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities and experiences that promote children's cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development
• Providing direct care and supervision of children in a safe, secure, and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children and families, and maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and wellbeing
• Maintaining comprehensive records of children's development, observations, and attendance
• Ensuring the centre environment is clean, safe, and meets all regulatory standards and requirements
• Supporting children's personal care needs, including mealtimes, hygiene, and rest periods
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan and deliver programming that meets the needs of all children
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture and participating in team meetings and professional development activities
• Promoting inclusion and cultural diversity within the centre environment

What we're looking for

• Current or eligible for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) qualification or equivalent recognised childcare qualification
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing employment
• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning frameworks, including the National Quality Standard
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments that respect cultural diversity
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the role, including lifting and moving children and materials as required
• A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their safety, wellbeing, and development
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work
• Experience in a childcare or educational setting is highly desirable

What we offer

• Competitive salary and superannuation contributions
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with experienced colleagues
• Opportunities for career progression within our organisation
• A strong commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where possible
• Staff discounts on childcare servicesA safe, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individual differences
• The Retention Grant