EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - CERTIFICATE III - CASUAL

About the position

Come and join Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia's Number 1 Independent Catholic girls' school and grow your career.

The Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)’s primary responsibility is to support the provision of the early childhood program in the Loreto Early Learning Centre under the direction of the teaching staff and the Director of Early Learning Centre. 

The Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) will assist with the preparation of materials, set up and maintenance of the learning environment. 

Loreto's educational philosophy is centred upon a commitment to the development of each individual student, so that they may be someone who realises their potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. 

The Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) will be part of a team of professional early childhood educators who is passionate and innovative in their approach to the care of children and preparing children for their transition to formal schooling.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• A commitment to the provision of a quality early childhood program

• Demonstrated ability to establish sound working relationships with staff, children and parents;

• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with team members

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a continuous quality improvement planning process

• A desire to encourage and work in a positive manner with young children

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents

• Highly developed time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills underpinned by the Loreto values

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services or other qualification as per ACECQA approved qualifications list

• ACECQA approved first aid, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training

• Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care certificate

About Loreto College

Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12. 

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.

Application Details

The position is a casual ELC Educator position. The position commences as soon as possible.

Please provide copies of the following documents:

• Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the role description (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)

• Your Curriculum Vitae

• The names, addresses and full contact details, including email address, of three current referees who may be approached.

• All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website.  This form must be submitted with your application.

Additional Requirements

• All applicants will be required to attain and maintain a Working With Children Check and clearance to work in Catholic Education SA, approved Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training and ACECQA approved first aid, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training. Please attach any relevant certificates to your application.

Applications close at 9.00 am on Monday, 10 August 2026