Mentor‑Led Educator for Infants & Toddlers (FT/PT)

Gumnut Gardens; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Leadership support

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Gumnut Gardens in Sydney’s Redfern/ Moore Park and Five Dock delivers boutique early learning with strong family partnerships. We seek a dedicated Mixed Age Educator to join our cohesive team on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis, providing high-quality care for infants and toddlers under mentorship.

From day one you’ll be paired with an experienced mentor and supported by a proactive management team to grow your curriculum skills and practice within EYLF/NQS standards, with funded

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) recognised by ACECQA.
• Current Child Protection, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, and WWCC.
• Experience as Room Leader is desirable but not essential.
• Full Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Child Protection & Safety: advocate for child safety and report concerns.
• Supervision of infants and toddlers during play, routines, and sleep.
• Responsive care during feeds, nappy changes and rest.
• Collaborative programming with mentor to design learning experiences.
• Document children's progress and milestones.
• Develop strong family partnerships through daily engagement.
• Collaborate with room colleagues to maintain a safe, organized environment.

Skills

Child Safety

Supervision

Documentation

Family Partnerships

Team Collaboration

Curriculum Knowledge

EYLF/NQS

Education

Diploma or higher in ECEC

Job description

Gumnut Gardens in Sydney’s Redfern/ Moore Park and Five Dock delivers boutique early learning with strong family partnerships. We seek a dedicated Mixed Age Educator to join our cohesive team on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis, providing high-quality care for infants and toddlers under mentorship.

From day one you’ll be paired with an experienced mentor and supported by a proactive management team to grow your curriculum skills and practice within EYLF/NQS standards, with funded