Assistant Educator (Certificate III)

Full-Time & Part time Opportunities
Young Minds Academy – Cooranbong

Young Minds Academy Cooranbong is now open, and we’re looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join our growing team.

Our purpose-built 96-place early learning service is committed to providing high-quality education and care in a warm, welcoming and inclusive setting. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young children and enjoy working within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Assistant Educator, you will work alongside our Lead Educators and Centre Director to create engaging learning experiences that support each child’s individual development. You will play an important role in fostering a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment while building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the delivery of play-based learning in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Assisting with children’s daily routines and learning experiences

- Building warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families

- Contributing to observations, documentation and programming

- Maintaining a protected, clean and organised learning environment

- Working collaboratively as part of a positive and professional team

- Promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of every child in our care

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher), approved by ACECQA





- Minimum two years’ experience working in an early childhood education and care setting (preferred)

- A genuine passion for early childhood education

- Sound knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard

- Current Working With Children Check

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Young Minds Academy?

- Competitive above-award wages based on experience

- Supportive leadership team with an open-door approach

- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

- Purpose-built, modern learning environments

- Positive, family-oriented workplace culture

- Be part of a growing organisation committed to excellence in early childhood education

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Young Minds Academy is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children are at the centre of everything we do. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm or neglect and are committed to creating environments where children feel protected, respected and empowered. All applicants will undergo appropriate child safety screening, including Working With Children Checks, reference checks and recruitment processes that align with the NSW Child Safe Standards.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about providing high-quality education and care and would like to be part of an exciting new service, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d like to join the Young Minds Academy team.

📌 Assistant Child Care Educator - Inner West Sydney (Cooranbong)
🏢 Young Minds Academy
📍 Cooranbong