About the role

Working collaboratively with our team, you will support the delivery of high-quality education and care, creating meaningful learning experiences that nurture children's curiosity, independence, wellbeing and development. As a casual/relief educator, you will contribute to our educational program and help maintain the warm, responsive and inclusive environment that makes our preschool such a valued part of the Nana Glen community. You will work directly with children aged 3–5 years in a welcoming, community-based preschool that values relationships, inclusion, play-based learning and children's rights to feel safe, respected and heard.

Key responsibilities

- Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS), in collaboration with the team.

- Support children's independence, agency and right to feel safe, respected and heard.

- Build genuine, respectful partnerships with children, families and colleagues.

- Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, observations and learning documentation.

- Contribute to the development and evaluation of the educational program, including our Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

- Work collaboratively with the team through shared planning, skilled discussions and critical reflection.

- Follow all service policies and procedures, including health, hygiene, safety and child protection requirements.

- Maintain current professional development and child safety training requirements,



including the applicable Mandatory Child Safe Training requirements introduced from 27 February 2026.

About you

- A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification appropriate to the position.

- A current Working With Children Check.

- Completed the applicable Mandatory Child Safe Training requirements.

- Current First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management qualifications, as required for the role.

- A sound understanding of the EYLF, National Quality Standard, National Regulations and Child Safe Standards.

- A satisfactory National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one before commencement.

- At least two work-related referees who can speak to your suitability for working directly with children in an early childhood setting.

- Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to child safety and inclusive practice.

About us

Nana Glen Community Preschool is a community-based, not-for-profit preschool operating during school terms, from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm. We are licensed for 20 children aged 3–5 years per day and are proud to hold an Exceeding the National Quality Standard rating. Our dedicated team of educators delivers responsive, play-based programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. We value the relationships we build with children, families and our wider community, and strive to create an inclusive environment where every child belongs. As a community preschool, we believe strong relationships, a sense of belonging and meaningful connections are at the heart of quality early childhood education.

📌 Casual educator, early childhood education (Nana Glen)
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