Children's Services Employee (PT Educators)

Children’s Services Employee (PT / Casual Educator)

Gowrie SA is proud to be partnering with the South Australian Department for Education in a trial of Kindy Care commenced in Term 1, 2025, offering extended hours to children on days they attend a full day of preschool. Working with small group sizes of mainly 4-year-old children, the program will have a relaxation and wellbeing focus. Hours of work will be from 7 - 9 am and 2.45 - 6 pm.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of innovating a new service type for South Australian families. The programs will need two educators per site and be delivered on Department for Education Preschool site at:

Fairview Park

Offering Before Kindy Care (in limited sites) and After Kindy Care, hours of work will be perfect for those currently working during the day, or who are studying.

Gowrie SA is seeking experienced Diploma and Certificate 3 qualified educators to fill these part-time/ casual positions.

These positions will be contracted for a 6-month period initially, (with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months) with above award salary rates.

To be successful in either role, you must have the relevant qualifications and a sound knowledge of the National Quality Standard and Regulations. Your knowledge or interest in primary caregiving and relationship-based practice, will be an advantage.

Your passion for Reconciliation, sustainability, natural learning environments and the rights of children, will be highly regarded.

Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

If you are looking to work with an employer who has a long history of commitment to quality early childhood programs, make the right move for your career and email your cover letter, resume and work-related references to recruit@gowriesa.org.au. We encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role.