Assistant Educator

Exciting News - We're Expanding Our Team at Trails Early Learning!

As our community continues to grow, we're thrilled to welcome new educators to join our dedicated team at Trails Early Learning Oran Park Podium!

About Trails Early Learning

Trails Early Learning is a privately owned early education group, bringing a fresh perspective to the Australian children's education and care sector. Our mission is to ignite children's imaginations through storytelling and play, fostering a lifelong love of learning and adventure.

Located in the newly developed Oran Park Podium shopping precinct in Sydney's South West, our flagship Service is designed to incorporate natural elements, abundant light, fresh air, and ample space in both indoor and outdoor areas. With dedicated parking, secure site access, ateliers, age-specific classrooms, and playscapes, our children and educators have everything they need to teach, grow, learn, and develop. Plus, shops, cafes, and all the amenities you could want are right on our doorstep.

We're looking for passionate Assistant Educators who share our commitment to:

• Providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child thrives
• Upholding our Christian values in everything we do
• Creating meaningful learning experiences with heart and purpose
• Implementing our innovative Trails 7 Pathways of Learning curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia principles

What Makes Our Team Special:

• A management team that genuinely cares about both children and staff
• A supportive, values-driven environment where people are treated with respect
• The opportunity to make a real difference in young lives every day
• Being surrounded by a team of fully qualified educators to learn and grow from
• Innovative work environment with state-of-the-art facilities and abundant resources
• Competitive compensation package and exceptional employee benefits (including 10% wage increase via the Wage Retention Grant)
• Generous childcare discounts for team members
• In-depth professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Reward and recognition for your commitment and contributions
• Career advancement prospects as Trails grows its network

About You:

• Relevant qualifications - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
• Current Working with Children Check and Child Protection Unit
• Knowledge of both the EYLF and NQS
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and high standards for environmental presentation
• A confident and warm manner with families, team, and the community
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A desire to leave a positive legacy for enrolled children and their community
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attending additional training
• A desire and ability to support and promote Christian values such as generosity, courage, love, respect, hope, and peace

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome each child and their family to the service each day with meaningful communication
• Be professional, kind, and respectful in all that you do and say
• Establish relationships and develop positive interactions with children, families, and educators
• Give each child individual attention and comfort as required
• Ensure all educators, children, and families have a sense of belonging at the service
• Support the implementation of our Trails 7 Pathways Curriculum
• Contribute to programming and planning aligned with EYLF and NQS
• Basic duties including food preparation, cleaning, and gardening
• Maintain confidentiality and respect in all communications

Career Development:

• Mentoring from an experienced leadership team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The unique experience of contributing to a growing, quality early education service

We have both Full-Time and Casual positions available.

If you're a dedicated educator who believes in the power of meaningful early learning and wants to be part of something truly special, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us as we grow together in service, love, and excellence.

Please email your resume to the Service Director, Rhiannon: [email protected] or call [02 85 999 885](tel:02 85 999 885) for a confidential discussion.