At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children and support their learning in a vibrant preschool environment.
- Company: Gowrie NSW, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to early childhood education.
- Benefits: Paid breaks, extra leave, professional development, and discounted childcare fees.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Children’s Services and a passion for inclusive education.
The predicted salary is between 23.4 - 28.6 $ per hour.
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
We are deeply proud of our commitment to our people – that’s what makes the Gowrie difference! This is a Full time role working in our lovely preschool room.
What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Erskineville:
- Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year
- Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
- Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
- Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
- Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
- Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
- Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
- Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
- Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
- Discounted child-care fees (up to 75%)
- Employee Assistance Program
About you: We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who is committed to growing with us. You will have:
- Must have Diploma in Children’s Services
- A desire to work with an engaged team who live Gowrie NSW values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.
Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.
All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW’s child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.
Early Childhood Diploma Educator – Erskineville in Sydney employer: Gowrie NSW
Gowrie NSW is an exceptional employer, recognised with the Best Workplace Award and Change Champion Award 2025 for its inspiring and supportive environment. As a not-for-profit organisation, we prioritise professional growth, offering free development opportunities and generous resources to our educators, fostering a collaborative community dedicated to shaping the future of early childhood education. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a workplace that values your contributions and nurtures your career.
