Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), Bass Hill

Become part of a preschool that empowers every child to reach their full potential!

Koorana has a fantastic opportunity for a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Childhood Educations Services Team on a permanent full-time basis from 8.00am-4.00pm at our new inclusive preschool in Bass Hill.

The Opportunity

The Early Childhood Educator contributes to the operation of our preschool program.  They will work collaboratively with the wider preschool team to:   

• Deliver a quality early childhood education program which reflects the Early Years Learning Framework.  
• Implement specific intervention strategies, as determined by the Educational Leader and transdisciplinary team.   
• Engage in reflective practice and assessment to enrich children’s learning. 
• Assist the teams to prepare resources to support children’s learning outcomes.   
• Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families. 
• Adhere to Koorana’s Preschool Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct.   

Why you’ll love working at Koorana 

• Salary based on qualifications and experience + annual performance reviews with options for career progression.
• Attractive salary package + salary packaging benefit (up to $18,550 per year) + options to access novated leasing arrangements.
• Generous programming and planning time, in addition to weekly staff meetings.
• High child (3-5 years) to educator ratios (1:8).
• Professional training and development opportunities encouraging employees to obtain relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities that enhance their performance in their current role and improve their potential to grow both personally and professionally within the organisation.
• A positive, truly collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Be able to be proactive and flexible, responding to guidance and work according to organisational standards and expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, families and colleagues.
• Be passionate about play-based education practice.
• Experience working with children with high support learning needs in an early childhood setting.
• Have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with other professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of early child development and evidence-based practice in early childhood education and care.

What You’ll Bring

A sound understanding of:

• National Quality Framework for Early Education, inclusive of the National Law and Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard;
• Child Safe Organisation and Child Well Being Legislation; and
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis).

Qualifications and Checks

• An ACECQA‑approved Early Childhood Educator qualification (Diploma).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Workers Check (or eligibility to obtain).

Hours, Location & Employment Type

• Full‑time, permanent, Bass Hill (8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday).
• Operates in line with NSW Department of Education school terms; school holidays are set aside for staff planning, reflection, training and team building.

About Koorana

Since 1976, Koorana has provided high‑quality early childhood education, intervention, therapy and family support services across Sydney’s Inner West, Southwest, St George and Sutherland Shire. We’re a not‑for‑profit, values‑led organisation committed to inclusion, respect and evidence‑based practice.

Child Safety, Inclusion & Equity

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a NDIS Workers Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your fit for this role. You’ll be asked to answer a few screening questions to help us learn more about your experience.  If you have questions about the role contact Jane Munro at people@koorana.org.au.