Diploma Nursery Room Leader & Assistant Educators - ARKIE Five Dock

About the role

ARKIE Early Education Five Dock is seeking passionate Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educators to join the Nursery team. These are full-time positions working 4 days per week on 10-hour shifts. The service operates between 7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Two positions are available: Nursery Room Leader and Assistant Nursery Diploma Educator, both working with children aged 6 weeks to 2 years.

Key responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care, learning and nurturing relationships for children aged 6 weeks to 2 years
• Lead or support the nursery team (Room Leader role)
• Demonstrate understanding of the EYLF, programming, documentation and children's individual learning needs
• Mentor, guide and support educators within the room (Room Leader role)
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, compliance and child protection
• Build genuine relationships with families through excellent communication
• Create a calm, engaging and secure nursery environment
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing

About you

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (required)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in Early Childhood Education with strong nursery/birth–2 experience (Room Leader); or minimum of 18 months' full-time Early Childhood experience (Assistant Educator)
• Experience working with children from birth to 2 years
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Child First Aid
• Current CPR
• Current Child Protection training
• Current GECKO training
• Warm, responsive and nurturing approach to babies and toddlers
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Genuine passion for working with babies and young children

About us

ARKIE Early Education Five Dock is a brand-new, purpose-built early learning service where thoughtful environments, meaningful relationships and high-quality education come together. The centre has beautiful, light-filled spaces designed specifically for children to play, learn, explore and grow. The Nursery Rooms have been thoughtfully designed for the youngest children, creating a warm and nurturing environment where babies can develop secure relationships, explore their world and reach their first milestones. ARKIE values educators who support one another, communicate openly and contribute positively to the culture of the service.