Diploma Educator - Community Preschool - Term 4

A rarepermanent leadership development opportunityhas become available at Dorrigo Community Preschool — a respected 50-year-old community service located a short drive from Coffs Harbour.

Benefits include
Permanent role with a genuine long-term leadership pathway
Beautiful 3–5-year-old only community preschool
Enjoy fully paid school holiday breaks with a true sessional preschool model
Enjoy fixed, predictable shift times — no rotating roster
Manageable group sizes (licensed for a total of 30 children per day with above-ratio support)
Educational Leader mentoring is already embedded in practice
Friendly, skilled and nurturing team culture
Purposeful, child-led program grounded in strong relationships
Beautiful natural outdoor environment, including a yarning circle and rotunda
Secure preschool hours, with the service operating between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm

About the service

Dorrigo Community Preschool is a well-established not-for-profit kindergarten located on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately one hour from Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads.

Licensed for 30 children aged 3–5 years, the preschool holds a special place within the Dorrigo Plateau community and is guided by a philosophy that recognises:




children as capable, resourceful and active constructors of their world
families as children's first and most influential teachers
The Gumbaynggirr people as Traditional Owners of the land
The importance of robust, respectful relationships

The service is led by an experienced and supportive Director committed to developing emerging leaders from within the team.

About the role

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the team to:
plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences
contribute to the planning cycle and reflective practice
build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
support a culture of curiosity, research and professional dialogue
progressively build leadership capability through structured mentoring

What you bring
Diploma of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
Experience working in an Australian early learning service
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
Valid Working With Children Check (NSW)
Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
A reflective, team-oriented mindset
Ability to work within sessional preschool hours
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📌 Diploma Educator Community Preschool Term 4 Dorrigo
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