
Casual Diploma Educator
3 days ago
At The Secret Garden Preschool, we're a small, nurturing early learning centre—welcoming just 20 children per day—where every child truly feels seen, safe, and cherished. Our environment feels like a "home away from home," with thoughtful cozy furnishings, family-style gatherings, and a caring team that values connection and creativity the-secret-garden.
We're proud to meet the National Quality Standard (NQS) across all seven key areas, underlining our unwavering commitment to children's health, safety, educational programs, and emotional wellbeing the-secret-garden.
Our Philosophy
- We believe children are active participants in their own learning, flourishing best through engaging, play-based experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration .
- Play is at the "heartbeat" of our program, and we nurture each child's unique identity, culture, language, and family background.
- Our program encourages: positive self-concept, social skills, language, physical development, creative expression, health & safety practices, and respect for cultural diversity.
We're seeking a dedicated Diploma Educator who shares our values and can join our long-term, friendly, and consistent team. You'll play a pivotal role in helping create a nurturing home-like learning setting where children flourish through play, exploration, and connection.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver play-based educational programs tailored to each child's developmental needs.
- Foster strong, respectful, and culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Uphold the National Quality Standards, ensuring excellence in daily routines, safety, educational practices, and governance.
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent).
- Valid Working With Children Check.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and reliability.
- A warm, nurturing, and creative presence.
- First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Child Protection training
- Previous experience in small-group, family-style childcare settings.
- A close-knit, supportive team that nurtures long-term relationships.
- A cozy, inspiring, home-like environment that values creativity and belonging.
- A chance to grow professionally through a centre committed to quality, reflective practice, and meaningful connections.
Education
Ready to help children thrive at The Secret Garden Preschool? Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your connection with our philosophy and your approach to early childhood education to:
Email: admin@thesecretgardenpreschool.net ATT: Trinity Cheesewright
We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our passion—for making every child feel valued, safe, and inspired to grow
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $39.58 – $43.93 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Work Location: In person
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