About the role

Tomaree Community College in Nelson Bay, NSW is seeking experienced childcare educators to join our dynamic team. Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a nurturing learning environment? full-time and part time roles will involve working with children in our Community Pre-school and long day care early learning service. As qualified Diploma & Certificate III educators, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality care and learning experiences for the children in our service. The service will be offering a unique music, dance & drama program along with our nature schooling educational experiences.

What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and play-based learning experiences for children
• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children
• Observe and document children's progress, adjusting programs to meet their individual needs
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare regulations and centre policies
• Work collaboratively with the childcare team to contribute to the continuous improvement of the service

What we're looking for

• Diploma & Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a childcare setting
• Strong understanding of child development and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality learning programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• A genuine passion for outdoor open ended learning programs incorporating the grounds available
• Love for music, dance drama and singing
• Artistic flair

What we offer

At Tomaree Community College, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. You'll have access to competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

About us

Tomaree Community College is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing high-quality educational services to the Nelson Bay community for over 40 years. Our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can grow, learn and reach their full potential. We are proud of our strong reputation for delivering exceptional childcare in our OSHC program and now we are moving into offering Community Pre-school and early learning programs. Our established, beautiful coastal tree lined grounds offering adult education, school age (OSHC) education and 0 to 5's education is a really unique experience for the whole community, families, carers and staff.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated childcare team.