Full-Time Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III & Diploma Qualified

Sand and Stories Early Childhood Centre | Ages 6 Weeks – 5 Years

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator seeking a workplace where your creativity, ideas, and dedication are truly valued?

At Sand and Stories Early Childhood Centre, we are building a contemporary, nurturing, and innovative workplace where children aged 6 weeks to 5 years thrive, and educators flourish.

We are seeking a Certificate III and Diploma qualified Educator to join our team of committed professionals who believe in curiosity, connection, and high-quality early childhood education.

If you want to work in a service where your growth is supported, your skills are recognised, and your work has a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture
- Opportunities for on-going learning and development
- Contemporary, creative, safe, and inclusive approach to early childhood education
- Chance to be a key contributor in shaping children’s early learning journeys

Child Safety: Our Commitment

Child safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. At Sand and Stories:

- We embed child-safe practices into daily operations, ensuring children are heard, respected, and protected
- We uphold the latest NSW child safety standards and mandatory reporting obligations
- We ensure all staff are trained in current Child Protection requirements and must have completed the Mandatory National Child Safe Training.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where children can explore, learn, and feel safe every day.

Essential Requirements





- ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current ACECQA approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certification
- Completion of the current approved CHCPRT025 Child Protection training
- Completion of the Mandatory National Child Safe training
- Strong understanding of mandatory reporting obligations
- Current and valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Valid working rights in Australia

Experience and Knowledge

- Strong understanding of EYLF, NQF, and NQS
- Experience supporting curriculum planning and documenting children’s learning using online portfolios
- Previous experience working in an approved early education and care service
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of child safety, protection policies, and mandatory reporting procedures in daily practice

Capabilities and Values

- Warm, engaging communication skills with children and families
- Commitment to child safety, protection, and safeguarding practices
- Passion for contemporary early childhood pedagogy
- Confidence with technology and documentation
- Strong teamwork, initiative, and professional ethics
- Creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to ongoing learning

Apply Today

If you are an educator who brings heart, creativity, and professionalism to your practice and you’re ready to grow in a dynamic, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Send your CV and Cover Letter to apply and become part of a service where educators flourish and children’s stories begin.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term

Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

📌 Full-Time Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III & Diploma Qualified (Matraville)
🏢 Sand and Stories Early Childhood Centre
📍 Matraville