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Job Summary
- Two Fixed Term Part Time35 hours/week
- Location: Rossmore NSW 2557
- Salary: $56K Super NFP Salary packaging benefits
- School Hours and Paid School holidays; Monday to Friday: 8:30 to 3:30
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
We offer a nurturing and inclusive educational preschool program for children aged 3 years to school age. Our environment is caring supportive and designed to foster each childs development. The program accommodates up to 40 children daily with a minimum of 10 places dedicated to children with disability developmental delay or additional needs.
This rewarding role provides an exceptional work-life balance generous benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children. Youll engage with children aged 35 years supporting their individual learning journeys and ensuring their unique needs are respected and met.
Work school hours school holidays off (paid) and school term only. This role is Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 3:30 until 18th December 2026.
Your key responsibilities:
- Support children aged 3-5 in an inclusive positive and supportive environment
- Identify and respond to any child safety risks and/or report any incidents
- Work as part of a team to ensure that a safe environment is maintained
- Ensure that childrens health conditions are monitored (with parental instructions)
- Assist in preparing developing and implementing appropriate play based learning programs
- Maintain direct responsibility for a single group of children and ensure their appropriate educational activities and constant supervision
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre by embracing new processes
Requirements for Success
- A Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood qualification
- Previous experience as an early learning Educator (desirable) and a passion for working in early learning
- Drive to ensure that children are kept safe and supervised at all times
- A positive team player who looks for ways to improve current work practices and processes
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
Every hour, 3,000 Australians face becoming homeless. Your gift can help Australians in need find a safe home.
