Play-Based Educator

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Firefly HR Full time
  • Education & Child Care
  • Childcare
  • Sydney
  • Permanent / Full Time

17/5/2024

  • Newly created role - Diploma Educator | $500 sign on bonus
  • Up to $35 per hour, approx. 5-10% above award (negotiable) |
  • Community focused | Small provider - only service | Under 30 children

Play-Based Educator | Early Childhood Education | Newport Area


Help shape the next generation as a Diploma Educator, where you will support children to build their cognitive, physical & social skills through play-based learning.

'It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.'
— Unknown

About Us:
At Firefly HR, we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one:

The Role:
Did you know? This team is seeking a passionate Diploma Educator to bring the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to life If you're ready to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in young minds, this role is for you.

About the Role:

  • Full-time ideally, 38 hours over 5 days , open to part-time / flexible arrangements pending the candidate and the hours they are looking for.
  • Salary: Up to $35 per hour, approx 5-10% above award (pending experience and qualifications).
  • If needed, availability for care of your own child, with a discount on care rates for employees.
  • Support the leadership team (Director and others) with the daily running of the service, build on your skillset and opportunity to learn new skills.
  • Help build those strong stakeholder connections with children, families, the community and others.
  • Contribute to centre programming, QIP / SAT, continuous improvement, and helping to ensure compliance is maintained.
  • The Approved Provider understands the importance of Early Childhood Education and likes to reward Educators, where possible.


About the Service:

  • Supportive employer that is available whenever needed but puts their trust in the team – if you need them, they are there – otherwise they trust the team and what they are doing.
  • Professional Development provided and encouraged, interest areas more than happy to explore with an understanding of each educator's unique interest areas they bring to the service. Something you've been wanting to try, project to deliver? This is a chance to take that opportunity.
  • Small approved provider that is community focused and minded in their practices with long-standing relationships in the community.
  • Located in a beautiful beachside community in the Newport Area
  • Currently the service sits at below capacity, with under 30 children attending daily.
  • Age Ranges from 18 months to 6 years of age.
  • Celebrations and incentives throughout the year.
  • Small groups and numbers, where you get to build on those relationships in a relaxed environment.
  • Operates all year round, with a brief close down period at the Christmas period.
  • Service utilises Xplor for their CCMS.

About You:

  • Qualification of Diploma, or working towards a Diploma level qualification.
  • Someone that is passionate about supporting and working with children.
  • Someone that is collaborative in nature and can work in a small team or independently.
  • Not required, but desirable to have CHCPRT025 and HLTAID012 (or willing to obtain)
  • Ideally you have knowledge of child development theories, or a willingness to learn more and extend on your knowledge.
  • Skilled in effective communication with both children and parents to foster engagement.
  • Creates inclusive and play-based environments.
  • Exhibits empathy and patience in understanding children's unique needs.



Child Safeguarding:

Looking for an individual that will understand, adhere to, and promote The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards). In your position, you will help to take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to:

  • A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain.
  • Thorough screening.
  • Reference checks.
  • A national criminal history check.

What now?

Please do not hesitate to inquire on for any further questions on the role.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a role that truly matters, apply now

How to apply:

Feel free to get creative - we love to see passion in applications Perhaps include:

  • How will you stand out?
  • Why do you want this role?
  • What inspires you?
  • What's your favourite program experience you've been a part of in a service?

Please apply through the link.

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