Early Childhood Educator

Moriah College is a leading independent, co-educational Jewish school offering Preschool, Primary, and High School education. Our Early Learning Centres are located in Queens Park, Rose Bay, and Bondi Beach, serving families across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

We cater to children aged 2 to 5 years, and our dynamic, passionate educators create nurturing environments where children flourish and reach their full potential. Each of our well-resourced campuses is thoughtfully designed to spark growth, learning, and interactive discovery.

We're Growing

Due to increased enrolments, we are excited to offer full-time and part-time opportunities across our centres. If you're an enthusiastic early childhood educator, we encourage you to apply promptly. (Please note: previous applicants need not apply.)

Why choose Moriah College?

Working at Moriah means joining a community filled with love, laughter, and dedication to children, families and the community. Being part of the Moriah family, means you will receive:

• Salary above the Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement level
• Professional development opportunities
• Attractive hours: rotating rosters between 7:45am and 5:30pm Monday to Thursday
• Early finish on Fridays: centres open 7:15am to 3:15pm
• A paid day off on Jewish High Holy days
• Up to 10 additional Wellbeing Days per year, on top of standard leave entitlements, to support your personal health and work-life balance
• Staff Wellbeing program including EAP 24/7 independent counselling support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing and more
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Discounted school fees for children enrolled to our Primary and High School (where applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, authentic relationships with children and families
• Develop and/or assist the Room Leader with delivery of education programs that support children's independence, resilience, and social and emotional wellbeing
• Document children's learning through observations and assessments in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Experience and Qualifications:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong understanding of early learning pedagogy and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Demonstrated experience in writing observations and linking outcomes back to the EYLF
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Calm and professional approach in challenging situations
• Knowledge of Jewish Studies and Hebrew is a plus (not essential)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification
• Valid Working with Children Check

Application process:

To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident/ or have a current Australian Work Visa.

In your application, please include a cover letter and your CV.

Referees will be requested during interview stage.

Any offer of employment will be subject to background checks and child protection screening.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Appointment may be made prior to expiry of this advert.

We are not accepting agency applicants without express request.

Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. Moriah College is committed to providing a child safe environment where students are safe and where child protection, safety and wellbeing with our school are our priority. All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential.