Cert 3 and/or Diploma

About the role

Little Pioneers Early Learning Centre is seeking a Certificate 3 or Diploma to join our dedicated team in Forster, NSW. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives during their formative years. As a key member of our childcare and outside school hours care facility, you will play an integral role in creating nurturing, educational environments where children can thrive, learn and develop to their full potential. This position sits at the heart of our service delivery and directly contributes to our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.

Trainees are welcome to apply too.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences and activities that support children's growth across all developmental domains
• Creating safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity and social interaction
• Building positive relationships with children and families, fostering trust and open communication with parents/guardians
• Observing and assessing children's development and progress, documenting learning outcomes and adjusting curriculum accordingly
• Supporting children's wellbeing, including physical health, emotional development and behavioural guidance using positive discipline strategies
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement Centre policies, procedures and safeguarding protocols
• Maintaining accurate records, attendance logs and individual child documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participating in professional development and staying current with early childhood education best practices and legislation
• Supporting outside school hours care operations where applicable, including afternoon and holiday care activities
• Contributing to a positive team environment and supporting the Centre's vision and values

What we're looking for

• A current Certificate 3 or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance valid for NSW
• Current First Aid and CPR certification for infants and children
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), the Australian Curriculum: Foundation to Year 10 and EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework)
• Knowledge of Child Safe practices
• Demonstrated experience working with children in early childhood, childcare or outside school hours care settings
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, families and colleagues
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development, learning and wellbeing
• Strong organisational and time management abilities in a busy, dynamic environment
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also taking initiative independently
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, hygienic and inclusive learning environment
• Experience with observations, assessments and documentation practices is desirable

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's early development and educational journey
• Ongoing professional development and access to training opportunities to support your career growth
• A commitment to work-life balance with flexibility where possible within the operational requirements of the Centre
• Competitive salary and conditions in line with the Early Childhood Education sector
• A centre culture built on respect, inclusion and a shared commitment to quality childcare
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free and confidential counselling and professional support for your mental wellbeing.

About us

Little Pioneers Early Learning Centre is dedicated to providing high-quality, nurturing childcare and outside school hours care services to the Forster community. We are committed to supporting each child's unique development through play-based, engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity and confidence. Our centre values inclusivity, safety and partnership with families. We believe that early childhood education is foundational to lifelong learning and success, and we invest in creating environments where every child feels secure, supported and inspired to reach their potential.

At Little Pioneers Early Learning Centre we prioritise children’s safety during our educator recruitment process, and we are committed to providing a safe and accessible environment for all children. Everyone has the right to feel safe and we promote this by creating an environment, where the children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing are paramount in all our decision making, including creating a culture of reporting. At LP everyone should feel comfortable and be encouraged to report and speak up when they have any concerns or complaints without fear of punishment. At Little Pioneers reports no matter how small they may seem are:

• Easy for anyone at the service to make (children, families, staff, community)

• Responded to in a timely and fair manner

• Recorded appropriately

• Forwarded to relevant authorities where necessary.

• Take into consideration the paramountcy principle

Apply now

If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application including your resume, cover letter and details of your relevant qualifications and experience. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us.