Role: Early Childhood Educators-Diploma or working towards positions - Kingscote, Parndana and Penneshaw sites

Classification: Diploma or ‘working towards’ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Qualification

Location: Kangaroo Island, SA

Centre: Kingscote, Parndana and Penneshaw

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Casual

Be a part of the team, working in a newly built and furnished child care facility at Parndana or join the established teams in Kingscote and Penneshaw.

Above award incentives, including a 50% staff discount on childcare gap fees, study support offer & two weeks service closure over Christmas.

A range of paid professional development opportunities on offer to grow your skills and career.

Live on a unique Island where you can explore beaches, walking trails, wildlife and all the Island has to offer.

Come and work with us! We are looking for passionate, highly skilled and experienced Diploma and 'working towards' Diploma Educators to join our team.

You will be provided with professional development opportunities, a supportive management team and the opportunity to grow within our organisation.

About your new role (full-time / part-time / casual)

Your passion and enthusiasm will see you effectively engage with children, families, educators, and the wider community.

You will have a sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS.

You will have experience in an early childhood setting.

You will work at all times in compliance with government regulations and centre policies & procedures to meet our high-quality standards.

You will network with relevant stakeholders in the local community.

You will have confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.

You will have the ability to contribute to the documentation of the children's skills and interests and include a clear cycle of reflective practice.

About you

Diploma or 'working towards" Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or an equivalent approved by ACECQA.

Current ACECQA approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.

Current DHS Employment Working with Children Check.

Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care certification.

Our Organisation

Kangaroo Island Children's Services Child Care Inc. is a not for profit community-based child care organisation, with three sites operating across Kangaroo Island. Our services are Reggio Emilia inspired and view all children as capable and competent learners from birth. We value the opportunity to provide children with a respectful, engaging and secure environment to learn and grow and use Circle of Security in our daily practice.

We use the inquiry approach to learn alongside children and value their ideas, opinions and thoughts. Our sites maintain respectful, trusting and secure relationship with their families and wider community.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm, 8th August 2025

How to apply

Applicants need to address the Position Description which is available from our Administration team via email: [email protected]. A current resume and a minimum of two referees must also be provided with your application.

Both Diploma and working towards applicants are encouraged to apply for these positions.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact our KICSCC Director or Business Manager on 08 8553 2346 or via email [email protected]

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Attendance at out of hours meetings, trainings and functions may be required (Award conditions apply).

Preferred condition of employment: Current Driver's License and a reliable vehicle. (Award conditions apply).

You may be required to work occasionally at other sites operated by the Service Provider.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.