Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Become part of a preschool that empowers every child to reach their full potential!

Koorana has a fantastic opportunity for two (2) Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educatorsto join Kooranas Early Childhood Educations Services Team on a permanent full-time basis from 8.00am-4.00pm at our new inclusive preschool in Bass Hill opening soon.

The Opportunity

• The Early Childhood Educator contributes to the operation of our preschool program. They will work collaboratively with the wider preschool team to:
• Deliver a quality early childhood education program which reflects the Early Years LearningFramework.
• Implement specific intervention strategies as determined by the Educational Leader andtransdisciplinary team.
• Engage in reflective practice and assessment to enrich childrens learning.
• Assist the teams to prepare resources to support childrens learning outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children andfamilies.
• Adhere to Kooranas Preschool Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct.

Why youll love working at Koorana

• Salary based on qualifications and experience annual performance reviews with options for career progression
• Attractive salary package salary packaging benefit (up to $18550 per year) options to access novated leasing arrangements.
• Generous programming and planning time in addition to weekly staff meetings.
• High child (3-5 years) to educator ratios (1:8).
• Professional training and development opportunities encouraging employees to obtain relevant skills knowledge and abilities that enhance their performance in their current role and improve their potential to grow both personally and professionally within the organisation.
• A positive truly collaborative and supportive work environment.

What Youll Do

• Be able to be proactive and flexible responding to guidance and work according to organisational standards and expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children families and colleagues.
• Be passionate about play-based education practice.
• Experience working with children with high support learning needs in an early childhoodsetting.
• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with other professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of early child development and evidence-based practice in early childhood education and care.

What Youll Bring

A sound understanding of:

• National Quality Framework for Early Education inclusive of the National Law and Regulations Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
• Child Safe Organisation and Child Well Being Legislation
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR Asthma and Anaphylaxis).

Qualifications and Checks

• An ACECQAapproved Early Childhood Educator qualification (Diploma).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Workers Check (or eligibility to obtain).

Hours Location & Employment Type

• Fulltime permanent Bass Hill (8:00am4:00pm MondayFriday).
• Operates in line with NSW Department of Education school terms; school holidays are set aside for staff planning reflection training and team building.

About Koorana

Since 1976 Koorana has provided highquality early childhood education intervention therapy and family support services across Sydneys Inner West Southwest St George and Sutherland Shire. Were a notforprofit valuesled organisation committed to inclusion respect and evidencebasedpractice.

Child Safety Inclusion & Equity

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt including volunteers arerequired to hold a NDIS Workers Check Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity faith sexual orientation gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your fit for this role. Youll be asked to answer a few screening questions to help us learn more about your experience. If you have questions about the role contact Jane Munro at

Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this appointment.