Join the Little Jungle family

The opportunity

We're looking for an Assistant Educator to join our small early learning centre in Dundas. You'll be working alongside experienced educators, supporting children's daily routines, play-based learning, and building strong, respectful relationships.

About us

We are a small, relationship-focused service with a consistent team of experienced educators. Our approach is inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori, where we value children's agency, independence, and learning through meaningful experiences.

Qualifications and experience

• Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Valid right to work in Australia
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 years
• Understanding of the EYLF and NQS
• Current Working With Children Check
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, or willingness to obtain
• Completion of National Child Protection Training
• Strong communication, teamwork and supervision skills
• Availability to work Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years, aligned with the EYLF and NQF
• Assist with children's daily routines, including meals, rest, hygiene, transitions and overall wellbeing
• Build respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Plan and support play-based learning experiences that promote children's holistic development across all learning domains
• Use intentional teaching and scaffolding strategies to extend children's learning, thinking and engagement
• Encourage children's independence, agency, communication, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Maintain active supervision and uphold children's health, safety and wellbeing at all times in line with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to observations, documentation and reflective practice, supporting ongoing program planning and continuous improvement
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised and engaging learning environment, recognising the environment as the third teacher
• Work collaboratively with the team and consistently follow centre policies, procedures, and child safe practices in accordance with the NQS

Staff benefits

• Supportive, close-knit team with a respectful and collaborative culture
• Work alongside experienced educators with opportunities to learn and grow
• Stable team environment with consistent staffing
• Onsite car parking available
• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Professional development support, including ongoing training and child safety learning
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the service
• Leadership team that values educator voice, reflection and continuous improvement
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Parental leave

Our child safety commitment

We are a committed Child Safe organisation. The safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority. All educators are expected to uphold child safety through respectful interactions, active supervision, safe environments and inclusive practice. All applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

The opportunity

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

About you

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

To be suitable for this role, you must hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification or higher. You must also have a minimum of 5 years' experience in early childhood education, with strong experience working with preschool-aged children.

You will need to have

• A good understanding of the EYLF, NQS and NQF
• Experience planning and delivering a preschool or school readiness program
• Strong documentation, observation and programming skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in guiding children's behaviour calmly and respectfully
• Good computer skills, including experience using OWNA
• Full working rights in Australia
• Flexibility to work shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm

Required certificates

Applicants must hold, or be willing to maintain, the required early childhood education and care certificates, including:

• Valid Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Child protection and child safety training
• Food handling certificate
• Any other relevant industry-required certificates

Staff benefits

• Employee discount
• Maternity leave
• Professional development assistance

Child Safe organisation

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.

Work location: in person, at 1 Bennetts Rd W, Dundas NSW 2117.