Little Jungle Early Learning Centre is looking for a warm, reliable and experienced Preschool Educator to join our team. We are a 53-place early learning centre in Dundas. Our centre has a strong focus on children’s wellbeing, school readiness, play-based learning and building genuine relationships with children and families.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with preschool-aged children and can confidently deliver a strong preschool program. This role would suit an educator who is organised, calm, hands-on, and confident in leading learning experiences, routines and daily transitions.

In this role, you will:

- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for preschool children
- Deliver a meaningful school readiness program
- Support children’s learning through play-based and intentional teaching
- Maintain strong room routines and smooth transitions
- Set up engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces
- Complete observations, programming and reflections using OWNA
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the team
- Support children with additional needs in a calm and inclusive way
- Keep the room safe, clean, organised and welcoming
- Follow service policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the preschool program, while still working well as part of a close-knit team.

In this role, you will:

- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for preschool children
- Deliver a meaningful school readiness program
- Support children’s learning through play-based and intentional teaching
- Maintain strong room routines and smooth transitions
- Set up engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces




- Complete observations, programming and reflections using OWNA
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the team
- Support children with additional needs in a calm and inclusive way
- Keep the room safe, clean, organised and welcoming
- Follow service policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the preschool program, while still working well as part of a close-knit team.

Essential Criteria:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher qualification).
- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children (3–5 years).
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and its application in daily practice.
- Confidence in implementing positive behaviour guidance strategies and supporting children with additional needs.
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Child Protection Training.
- Ability to provide at least two professional referees.

Little Jungle Early Learning Centre is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to protecting children’s safety, wellbeing and rights. All team members are expected to follow child safe practices, service policies and regulatory requirements at all times.

Pay: $34.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Advantages:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

- Early childhood education: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Full-Time Diploma Qualified Preschool Educator (Dundas)
🏢 Little Jungle Early Learning Centre
📍 Dundas