Early Childhood Educator – Diploma
First Academy Child Care Centre is a purpose-built Early Childhood Education and Care Service located close to public transport and local parks. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our professional team.
This is a Full-time or Part-time position for a motivated educator with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality education and care while promoting children's learning, safety, wellbeing, participation and rights.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
First Academy Child Care Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children are our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children are safe, respected, heard and empowered.
Child safety is an inherent requirement of this position. All employees are expected to uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, comply with all child protection legislation, maintain professional boundaries, fulfil mandatory reporting obligations and actively contribute to a culture that safeguards children from harm.
Your role as a Diploma Qualified Educator is to:
· Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to inspire, mentor and support educators while promoting a child-safe culture, effective supervision and the safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child.
· Plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0), the National Quality Framework, the National Quality Standard, the service philosophy and child-safe practices.
· Assess and document children's learning and development, responding to each child's strengths, interests and individual needs while promoting their safety, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.
· Support reflective practice, continuous improvement and quality outcomes by engaging in professional dialogue, critical reflection and collaborative planning.
· Maintain active supervision, identify and manage risks, and contribute to safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.
· Participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen knowledge and practice in early childhood education, child protection, child safety, safeguarding, professional boundaries and high-quality documentation.
Essential Criteria
· Child safety is an inherent requirement of this position. All employees are expected to actively uphold and maintain a child-safe culture by complying with child protection legislation, the Child Safe Standards, maintaining professional boundaries and fulfilling mandatory reporting obligations.
· ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
· Current NSW Working with Children Check.
· Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management.
· Approved Child Protection training (CHCPRT001 or equivalent).
· Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person and support effective supervision and risk management.
· Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0), Child Safe Standards and relevant early childhood legislation.
· Demonstrated understanding of child protection responsibilities, mandatory reporting obligations, professional boundaries and safeguarding practices.
· Ability to identify, respond to, document and report child safety concerns in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
· Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, accountability and collaborative teamwork.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
· Commitment to continuous professional learning and contributing to a safe, inclusive and child-focused learning environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
The successful applicant will be required to satisfy First Academy's child-safe recruitment and screening processes, including verification of qualifications, Working with Children Check, reference checks and any other legislative or organisational requirements relevant to child-related employment.
First Academy Child Care Centre is inclusive and acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, seas and skies. We recognise their ongoing cultural practices and connection and extend our respect to Elders both past and present.
First Academy is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and adopts the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. First Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
