Early Childhood Educators Diploma and Cert III Qualified

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Bellingen Community Preschool is a community-based not for profit preschool offering Early Childhood Education and Care to children and families of the Bellingen Shire, on beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country. Our values are centred around inspiring a connection to the self and others, community, culture and our natural environment.

We are seeking to recruit aDiploma or Certificate Trained educatorto join our vibrant educator team on a Permanent Part Time basis. 5 days per week.

We are also seeking a consistent**Casual Diploma or Certificate Trained Educators.**Regular and ongoing work is possible for the right candidate.

Check out our website https://bellingenpreschool.com.au/ to find out more about us!

Our professional culture

The BCPS team is a community of dedicated educators with some working at our school for more than 20 years. Our service is proudly rated as Exceeding all National Quality Standards, and we consistently strive for the quality of education that all children deserve.

· We advocate for our profession, offeringabove award wages and conditions.

· 10 weeks paid holiday. We operate in school terms only.

· High Quality Professional Development opportunities

· Inhouse Employee Assistance Program to support educator wellbeing

Essential Criteria

· Must hold aDiploma****or Cert 3in Early Childhood Education and Care.

· Current Approved Working with Children Check.

· Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (ACECQA Approved).

· Child Protection CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk.

· Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (ELYF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and ECA Code of Ethics in practice.

· A warm, supportive and professional disposition with a genuine focus on sustaining authentic, respectful connections with children, families, colleagues, and our community.

· The ability to meaningfully document and plan for children's learning in collaboration with fellow educators. You will need to be computer literate for this role.

· Dedication to ongoing professional learning, critical reflection and high-quality education.

We are seeking experienced candidates who will complement our team’s positive and inspiring professional culture. Apply for this position if you are highly motivated, can take initiative, are inspired and adaptable. These positions are for educators who have a genuine interest in Early Childhood Education only.

Our school is a Child Safe Organisation actively applying the Child Safe Standards. Children's safety is at the forefront of our service's policies, procedures and actions always. Do not apply if you are a prohibited person.

Applications close on 13th October, 2025. Immediate start date is preferred however this can be negotiated to suit both parties.

A cover letter addressing criteria and your educational philosophy is required. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.

Send applications with a cover letter to:

Tia Garrett, Director and Bellingen Community Preschool Management Committeeadmin@bellingenpreschool.com.au**

Darrundang, Thankyou