Koorana is currently looking for experienced, energetic and collaborative Early Childhood Educators to join our team on a casual basis, as a number of our casuals have moved to a permanent basis with us. Casuals would be working across our:
• Department of Education Licensed Preschools located at Roselands and Lakemba
• Supported Playgroups Team
• Start Strong Pathways Team
About the Role
Koorana’s Early Childhood Educators contribute to the operation of an inclusive preschool program or work in collaboration with the Supported Playgroups and Start Strong Pathways teams in running Supported Playgroups in indoor and outdoor venues across the Bankstown and Canterbury Local Government Area.
They work collaboratively with the wider Preschool, Supported Playgroups and Start Strong Pathway teams to help deliver quality early childhood education programs which reflect the goals of the National Quality Curriculum Framework. They will also:
• Model a quality early childhood learning program.
• Implement a play-based learning program.
• Model professionalism advocacy and representation.
• Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families.
• Adhere to national regulations, as outlined in Koorana’s Preschool Policies and Procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Experience working with children and parents and carers in their parenting role.
• Ability to engage children in age and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Passionate about play-based education practice.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• To be a real team player.
• Have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications & Certifications
• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate 3 or Diploma).
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• 2 x Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.
About Koorana
We are a community-owned children's organisation, working with all children, committed to the provision of high-quality early childhood education, intervention, and family support services across Sydney in ways that acknowledge and respect all individuals.
Apply Now
If this is the role you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and cover letter and by answering the candidate screening questions. If you have any questions, contact Jane Munro on 0407 502 154 or email people@koorana.org.au.
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, are required 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 Islander people are encouraged to apply.
No recruiters, please. We love the work you do but are going solo on this one. We promise... if we need help, we'll reach out to you.