Early Childhood Educator Preschool and OOSH
Flying Start Kingscliff is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator Preschool and OOSH to join our team. This is a full-time position. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality early childhood education and care across both our preschool and out-of-school hours care (OOSH) programmes. You will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. This position is integral to our mission of supporting children's growth and wellbeing during their formative years.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate learning experiences and activities that foster children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
- Provide direct supervision and care to children across preschool and OOSH settings, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and engagement at all times
- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues, maintaining open communication with parents about their child's learning and development
- Create and maintain a safe, clean, organised and welcoming learning environment that supports children's play and exploration
- Observe and document children's learning and development using appropriate assessment tools and practices
What we're looking for
- A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (such as Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services, or equivalent)
- Current Working With Children Check (WWC) clearance or willingness to obtain one
- Current First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to working with children
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and evidence-based educational practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
- Genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
- Ability to remain calm, patient and responsive in a busy, dynamic environment
- Fun and energetic personality
- Flexibility to work across both preschool and OOSH settings as required
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
What we offer
- Small Preschool max 40 children and OOSH Before and after school hours
- Supportive and collaborative team environment with access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance
- A workplace that values and celebrates diversity, creating an inclusive environment for both staff and children
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within the early childhood education sector
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality ratios and manageable workloads
About us
Flying Start Kingscliff is a trusted early childhood education and care service serving the local Kingscliff community. We are committed to providing exceptional, play-based learning experiences that support children's development across our preschool and out-of-school hours care programmes. Our team is dedicated to professional excellence and upholding the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing.
