Casual Early Childhood Educator
- Cert III Posted: 03/11/2026 Closing Date: 10/11/2026

Job Type
Casual

Location:
Narnia Young Parents Wyong Job Category: Administration St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communitiescontinuing its journeyto deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child
- emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:
- Serve one another
- Strive for excellence
- Do what is right
- Build community For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Job Description
Job Summary Service Educators are responsible for providing education and care for children enrolled at the Service, consistent with our philosophy and curriculum and according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework. Educators work in collaboration with the other Educators, Room Leaders, the Educational Leader and the Nominated Supervisor. In all decisions and actions related to your role, the safety, rights and best interests of children must be your paramount consideration. This is a statutory duty under the Education and Care Services National Law and applies above all other operational, financial or stakeholder considerations. Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators IN RESPECT OF THE MISSION
- To uphold the vision of the Centre;
- To support Biblical values;




- To speak openly to the families of the Christian faith;
- To support and encourage families in need (re-directing where necessary);
- To pray with other staff for the needs of the Centre. IN RESPECT OF PERSONAL FAITH
- To be an active member of a Christian church;
- To seek regular Christian teaching and fellowship;
- To handle Centre matters with total confidentiality at all times;
- To display the fruit of the Spirit in one’s daily life as described in Galatians 5:22-23;
- To participate in regular staff evaluation which examines personal, spiritual and career development. IN RESPECT OF EDUCATION & CARE OF CHILDREN
- Act in a manner that promotes the best interests of the child, prioritising children’s safety, rights and best interests above all other considerations.
- In conjunction with the Room Leader and other Educators, implement a high quality education and care curriculum for all enrolled children that is consistent with –
- The Service philosophy, procedures and policies;
- Education and Care Services National Regulations;
- Education and Care Services National Law;
- The National Quality Standards;
- Early Years Learning Framework.
- Respond to children’s strengths, interests and needs and contribute to planning cycle and review within the room under the guidance of the room leader;
- Contribute to documenting of children’s learning and development under the guidance of the Room Leader and Educational Leader;




- Engage in critical reflection of children’s learning to guide future planning;
- Engage children in learning opportunities that are responsive to –
- Meaningful moments;
- Intentional and spontaneous interactions;
- Children’s agency and choice;
- Routine times;
- Information technology;
- Support the planning and development of an inclusive environment by –
- Supporting every child’s learning;
- Respecting children’s similarities, differences, cultures and diversities;
- Maintaining each child’s dignity and the rights of each child;
- Responding to the emotional, social and wellbeing needs of each child;
- Providing physical care, assisting children in toileting, dressing and meal times and viewing all these opportunities as teaching moments;
- Be aware of children’s specific needs;
- Actively support children’s right to have their voices genuinely heard and acted on, including in decisions that affect them , such as the use of their images, videos and stories, and promote children’s autonomy and agency as a rights-based practice;
- Contribute to the development of an environment for children which –
- Is ready for operation at the beginning of each day;
- Reflects children’s curiosity, exploration and problem solving;
- Acknowledges the importance of the indoor and outdoor environments as the ‘third teacher’
- Provokes practices and discussions to support environmental sustainability.
- Ensure each child has a sense of Being, Belonging and Becoming within the Service;
- Planned activities meet the developmental needs and interests of the children;
- Contribute to documentation;
- Ensure that all regulations, licensing guidelines, policies and procedures are observe

📌 Casual Early Childhood Educator (Tamworth)
🏢 St Philip’s Christian Education Foundation
📍 Tamworth