At Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania (LEVNT) we are passionate about providing quality education and care within a Christian environment to children attending our Services throughout our region.

Little Saints Preschool is an Early Childhood Service offering sessional preschool in Jindera, providing education and care for up to 28 children per day through a NSW funded Preschool program.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team for 19.6 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until the end of Term 4, 2026.

While this position is currently offered on a fixed-term basis, there is likely to be opportunities for ongoing employment beyond 2026, subject to enrolments, funding, organisational requirements and service needs.

The Role

This role will focus on supporting children accessing High Learning Support Needs (HLSN) funding through responsive interactions, intentional teaching, and inclusion-focused practices. The successful applicant will work closely with children, families and educators to support participation, learning and wellbeing within our preschool program.

In addition, the role will provide relief for educators during programming and documentation time, ensuring our team can effectively plan, reflect on and extend children's learning. As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality preschool program that aligns with NSW Start Solid Funding requirements and our child-led, play-based philosophy.

The successful applicant will build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues, while contributing to a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

Selection Criteria





- Working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 and Regulations 2011 and the National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating System.

- Demonstrated high levels of skills in communication and consultation that would indicate the capacity to work effectively with people from all sectors of the children’s services community, including Service Leaders, managers, local school principals, government representatives, families and the wider community.

- Ability to identify and use information and other available resources to implement policies, procedures, priorities and practices.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with early childhood sector operations and programs including children’s developmental stages and their emotional, physical and other needs.

- Knowledge of health, safety, hygiene and first aid principles, including WH&S; and risk management.

- Demonstrated commitment to embedding child safety principles across all aspects of practice to ensure the wellbeing and protection of every child.

- Current National Child Safety and Child Protection Training, or willingness to complete.

- An ability to work in a Christian context and participate in service events.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What we offer you!

- The prospect to work for a not-for-profit organisation who values and supports our employees, our families and our children.

- Regular professional development opportunities.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- A small supportive team environment that is well established, with low turnover.

- LEVNT Early Childhood Manager support.

For further information and a position description, please contact ••••@levnt.edu.au

Apply now! - To become part of this fantastic team, please submit your cover letter (addressing key selection criteria), CV and Photo ID.

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Part Time Contract (Jindera)
🏢 Lutheran Education Vic, NSW & Tas
📍 Jindera