Educator

EDUCATOR 
Ascot Childcare & Kindy

Lead with heart, where children are safe, seen and valued. 

About Us 

At Ascot Childcare & Kindy, children’s rights, voice, identity and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We create calm, inclusive and child safe learning environments where children feel respected, supported and empowered to belong, learn and thrive. We value strong relationships, reflective practice, collaboration and professionalism, and are committed to creating a positive workplace culture where team members feel supported, appreciated and inspired in their role. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that genuinely values both children and team members, we would love to hear from you. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Building secure, nurturing and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues. 
• Supporting the delivery of high quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF and approved learning frameworks. 
• Maintaining active supervision and contributing to safe, calm and engaging learning environments. 
• Supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, agency and development through intentional teaching and meaningful interactions. 
• Contributing to reflective practice, planning, documentation and continuous improvement processes. 
• Working collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive team environment. 
• Upholding professional boundaries, ethical conduct and child safe practices at all times. 
• Following all legislative reporting obligations, mandatory reporting requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. (or working towards) 
• Current Working With Children Check/Blue Card. 
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain. 
• Current Child Protection training and understanding of mandatory reporting obligations. 
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and approved learning frameworks. 
• Strong understanding of child safe practices, active supervision and professional responsibilities within early childhood education and care. 
• Warmth, professionalism and genuine passion for working with children. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. 
• Commitment to inclusion, reflective practice and ongoing professional growth. 

Why Join Us? 

• Supportive leadership that values team member wellbeing, growth and collaboration. 
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career progression. 
• A positive team culture where team member voice and ideas are genuinely valued. 
• Meaningful opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and curriculum decisions. 
• A service committed to professionalism, child safety and high quality practice. 

Our Commitment to Child Safety 

Ascot Childcare & Kindy is a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, rights and best interests of every child are the paramount consideration in all decision making and practice. 

All team members are expected to uphold professional boundaries, actively support child safe practices, comply with mandatory reporting obligations and contribute to a culture where children feel safe, respected and empowered. All applicants will undergo child safe recruitment and screening processes, including Working With Children Check verification, reference checks and ongoing suitability assessments in accordance with legislative requirements. 

How to Apply 

We’d love to meet you. Submit your resume and cover letter and tell us what inspires you about early childhood education.

********@ascotchildcare.com.au 

Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.