Trainee ECE Educator | Grow, Learn & Impact

The Kinder Garden; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Kinder Garden is a leading childcare provider dedicated to fostering development and wellbeing for children in our community. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment focused on high-quality educational programs and strong family partnerships at our Renwick and Hill Top Centres in NSW.

We are seeking ECTs, Diplomas, Cert 3 or Trainees to join our full-time teams. Responsibilities include implementing policies, mentoring staff, planning curriculum, and ensuring a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Current formal qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Bachelor, Diploma or Cert 3) or equivalent recognised qualification in childcare and education
• Current Working With Children Check (WWC) clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
• Knowledge of current early childhood curriculum frameworks such as the NQF and EYLF
• Demonstrated experience in childcare settings with a passion for learning and development
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, duty of care and compliance in childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with children, families and staff
• Leadership ability to mentor other educators and foster a collaborative team
• Organised, proactive planning, time management and problem-solving
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, Food Handlers, Foundations of Child Safety and Child Protection training

Responsibilities

• Support the director in implementing educational policies and quality improvement strategies
• Plan, develop and deliver high-quality educational programmes aligned with curriculum frameworks
• Create safe, inclusive, stimulating learning environments
• Monitor and assess children's development and communicate progress to families and team
• Provide educational leadership and mentoring to educators
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, duty of care and WHS standards
• Contribute to staff recruitment, induction and performance management as directed
• Participate in team meetings, professional development and service improvement
• Support administration, including record-keeping, parent communication and daily operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organised

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor/Diploma/Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

WWC clearance

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Handlers Certificate

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Child Protection Qualification

Job description

The Kinder Garden is a leading childcare provider dedicated to fostering development and wellbeing for children in our community. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment focused on high-quality educational programs and strong family partnerships at our Renwick and Hill Top Centres in NSW.

We are seeking ECTs, Diplomas, Cert 3 or Trainees to join our full-time teams. Responsibilities include implementing policies, mentoring staff, planning curriculum, and ensuring a safe, inclusive