About the role

The Guardian Angel Preschool is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our small, supportive team.

This is a Monday–Thursday contract position until May 2027, with the view to continue beyond this time. We are looking for an educator who is confident, capable and passionate about providing high-quality care and education to young children, while being part of a close-knit service where relationships really matter.

This role would suit an educator who enjoys being actively involved on the floor, is confident working independently when required, and understands that quality early childhood education is built through everyday interactions, meaningful relationships, intentional teaching and responsive care.

We are looking for someone who will become a valued member of our team and contribute positively to our warm, inclusive and supportive service.

Key responsibilities

- Work Monday to Thursday as part of our permanent educator team

- Support children across our multi-age environment

- Contribute to our educational program and children's learning

- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

- Support children with a range of abilities, strengths and additional needs

- Maintain active supervision and children's safety at all times

- Contribute to programming, observations, documentation and assessment for learning

- Actively contribute to a Child Safe culture and follow mandatory reporting and child protection requirements

About you

- Experienced educator with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

- Has strong experience working in early childhood education and care

- Demonstrates strong knowledge of Child Safe Standards and child protection responsibilities





- Is confident identifying and responding to risks to children's safety and wellbeing

- Is confident supporting children with additional needs and adapting approach to individual children

- Is able to remain calm, patient and responsive when children are experiencing big emotions or challenging moments

- Is comfortable working within a Christian service and respectful of Christian values and ethos

- Subject to Working With Children Check, verification of qualifications, recent reference checks and other screening and suitability requirements

Benefits

- A small, close-knit team where educators know the children and families well

- A supportive and welcoming work environment

- High educator-to-child ratios and strong commitment to children's individual needs

- An inclusive environment supporting children with a range of abilities and additional needs

- Opportunities to work alongside visiting therapists and other professionals

- Natural outdoor play and hands-on learning experiences

- Opportunities to contribute ideas and have a genuine voice within the team

- Professional development and opportunities to continue growing skills

Before applying, please consider

This role is suited to someone who is genuinely looking for a long-term opportunity within a small service.

Please consider whether:

- Monday–Thursday work suits your circumstances

- You are available to work until at least May 2027,



with the potential to continue beyond this

- You have any planned holidays or extended leave during the next 12 months

- You are able to meet the physical and practical requirements of working in an active early childhood environment

- You are comfortable working within a Christian service and our values

- You are able to contribute positively to a small team where everyone needs to work together and support one another

- You are committed to maintaining children's safety, wellbeing and dignity at all times

Child Safe Commitment

The safety, wellbeing and dignity of children is our highest priority.

All educators at The Guardian Angel Preschool are expected to actively contribute to a Child Secure culture. This includes:

- Prioritising children's safety and wellbeing in every decision

- Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with children

- Providing active and appropriate supervision

- Listening to children and taking their concerns seriously

- Creating an environment where children feel safe to speak up

- Responding appropriately to concerns, disclosures or signs of harm

- Following mandatory reporting and child protection requirements

- Following our Child Safe policies, procedures and Code of Conduct

- Maintaining appropriate professional relationships with families and colleagues

- Using respectful, inclusive and child-centred practices

- Speaking up when something does not feel safe or appropriate

We are committed to safe recruitment. Employment is subject to the required Working With Children Check, verification of qualifications, recent employment reference checks and other screening and suitability requirements applicable to the position.

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