Are you seeking a fulfilling role that allows you to maintain a healthy work life balance? We have the perfect opportunity for you working approximately 32.75 hours per week.
Do you love working with children aged 3 to 5 years and helping them build confidence, independence and school readiness through play based learning?
KT OOSH is seeking a passionate and experienced Diploma qualified educator to lead our dedicated Pre K program for children aged 3 to 5 years.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a small group of younger children within our Before and After School Care environment, supporting them as they develop friendships, learn new skills, and transition into school age care through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.
At KT OOSH, our children have told us that what matters most to them is feeling welcomed, supported and having access to fun activities that match their age and interests. As our Pre K Team Leader, you will play an important role in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children feel confident, capable and excited to learn.
This permanent part time position offers approximately 32.75 hours per week, providing an excellent work life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 3 to 5 years.
Our educators work alongside a team of professionals who pride themselves on providing high quality education and care through engaging, interest-based programs that support children’s wellbeing, belonging and development.
KT OOSH Services operates under the KT Services Pty Limited Provider Approval and is owned and operated by Tracey Kelly.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Permanent Part Time or Casual Pre K Team Leader to support the youngest children attending our service. This role offers an excellent work life balance with morning and afternoon shifts that allow flexibility through the middle of the day.
The Pre K Team Leader will take responsibility for supporting children in the Pre K age group, ensuring they feel safe, supported and confident as they transition into the before and after school care environment through predictable routines, familiar relationships and responsive support. This includes preparing age-appropriate activities and resources, supporting routines such as sign in and sign out, and working alongside educators to create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment.
This position requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent qualification) in line with the National Quality Framework.
Why this role is different
- Lead and support a dedicated group of children aged 3 to 5 years
- Focus on school readiness, wellbeing and confidence building
- Build strong relationships with children and families over time
- Combine the benefits of early childhood education with the flexibility of OOSH hours
- Work alongside a supportive leadership team committed to quality practice
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and support the Pre K group ensuring children's safety, wellbeing, rights, inclusion, and participation remain central to daily practice
· Ensure age-appropriate activities and resources are prepared and accessible
· Support children to express their views, participate in decisions that affect them, and seek help from trusted adults when needed.
· Support the planning and delivery of engaging programs aligned with Early Learning Years Framework
· Support children with routines including sign in and sign out processes
· Model positive practice, support educators working within the group, and contribute to mentoring and guidance where appropriate
· Support active supervision practices that promote safety, independence, and age appropriate skill development
· Assist with daily administration and required documentation
· Support compliance with the National Quality Framework and service policies
· Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and team members
· Maintain active supervision and support safe movement of children across indoor and outdoor environments
· Support children transitioning into school age care through responsive and relationship based practice
· Support child safe practices, professional boundaries, and service expectations at all times
· Identify and respond immediately to child safety, wellbeing, or child protection concerns in line with reporting obligations
· Model positive practice and child safe behaviours to educators working within the group
· Support supervision expectations and educator allocation requirements
· Support implementation of service philosophy, policies, and procedures
· Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with service requirements
· Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement processes
· Support safe and appropriate use of digital technologies in line with service expectations
Our Commitment to Child Safety
We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. Children’s safety, wellbeing and rights are our highest priority and underpin all decision making. Our service upholds the rights of every child to feel safe, valued, and respected. We embed child safety into our daily practices, recruitment processes, training, and supervision, and ongoing employment expectations.
We apply the paramountcy principle in all recruitment, employment and operational decisions, ensuring children's safety, wellbeing and rights remain the primary consideration at all times.
As part of our commitment, all applicants must:
· Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance
· Uphold professional boundaries and demonstrate a strong understanding of child safe values
· Participate in mandatory induction and ongoing professional development in child protection
· Act in accordance with our Child Safe Code of Conduct, policies, and reporting obligations
· Participate in child safe recruitment screening, including verification checks and referee checks, as part of our employment process
· Demonstrate ongoing suitability to work with children through recruitment screening, induction, supervision, performance development and ongoing employment monitoring.
· Be willing to act immediately to report any child protection or child safety concerns in line with legal obligations
· Follow strict privacy and digital device requirements, including no unauthorised use of personal devices in child spaces
· Participate in mandatory child safe training, including child protection and reporting obligations as required by NSW legislation.
· Notify the Approved Provider immediately if their Working With Children Check status changes, including suspension, interim bar, or bar.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
We aim to reflect the diversity of our community and create a culturally safe and inclusive space for all children and families.
KT OOSH Services is a trusted provider of Out of School Hours care committed to offering quality education and care in a fun, supportive and safe environment. We value dedicated and professional staff who are passionate about working with children and contributing to a positive team culture.
Child safety responsibilities form an inherent requirement of employment and are considered throughout recruitment, induction, performance development, supervision practices, and ongoing employment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) – required
- Previous experience working with young children or in an education and care setting
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certifications highly regarded
- Working with Children Check required
- National Police Check required
- Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety, professional boundaries, and respectful practice
- Ability to demonstrate suitability to work with children through recruitment screening and ongoing employment expectations
- Demonstrated understanding of child safe practices, mandatory reporting obligations and professional boundaries when working with children.
Why Join KT OOSH?
- Great work life balance with split shifts
- Competitive wages
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to grow and develop in a leadership role
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children in our care
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and capable Diploma qualified educator ready to take on a Pre K Team Leader role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.
Pay: From $35.25 per hour
Education:
Work Location: In person
