Koorana has a fantastic opportunity for a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Childhood Educations Services Team on a permanent full-time basis from 8.00am-4.00pm at our new inclusive preschool in Bass Hill.

The Opportunity

The Early Childhood Educator contributes to the operation of our preschool program. They will work collaboratively with the wider preschool team to:  

• Deliver a quality early childhood education program which reflects the Early Years Learning Framework. 
• Implement specific intervention strategies, as determined by the Educational Leader and transdisciplinary team. 
• Engage in reflective practice and assessment to enrich children’s learning. 
• Assist the teams to prepare resources to support children’s learning outcomes. 
• Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families. 
• Adhere to Koorana’s Preschool Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct. 

Why you’ll love working at Koorana 

• Salary based on qualifications and experience + annual performance reviews with options for career progression.
• Attractive salary package + salary packaging benefit (up to $18,550 per year) + options to access novated leasing arrangements.
• Generous programming and planning time, in addition to weekly staff meetings.
• High child (3-5 years) to educator ratios (1:8).
• Professional training and development opportunities encouraging employees to obtain relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities that enhance their performance in their current role and improve their potential to grow both personally and professionally within the organisation.
• A positive, truly collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Be able to be proactive and flexible, responding to guidance and work according to organisational standards and expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, families and colleagues.
• Be passionate about play-based education practice.
• Experience working with children with high support learning needs in an early childhood setting.
• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with other professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of early child development and evidence-based practice in early childhood education and care.

What You’ll Bring

A sound understanding of:

• National Quality Framework for Early Education, inclusive of the National Law and Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard;
• Child Safe Organisation and Child Well Being Legislation; and
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis).