Are you an early childhood educator looking for more than just a job?

At The Little Unicorn Early Education & Preschool Centres, we believe in creating magical early learning experiences — not just for children, but for our educators too. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and professional environment where your skills are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is supported.

We are currently seeking a passionate Qualified Educator to join our Charlestown or Honeysuckle team. Whether you are Diploma-qualified, Certificate III-qualified and ready to start your Diploma, or currently working towards your Diploma, we want to hear from you!

🌟 What Makes The Little Unicorn Different?

We know our people are our biggest asset. That’s why we go above and beyond to support and reward our educators with real benefits that make a difference:

✅ Benefits for Eligible Educators Include:

Generous Above Award Hourly Rates

Access to the NSW Educator Retention Bonus

4 paid Wellbeing Leave Days each year (on top of standard personal leave)

Paid Day Off for Your Birthday

50% Staff Discount on your out-of-pocket child care fees

Annual Anniversary Bonus

Professional Development Allowance to support your career goals

Paid Lunch Breaks so you can genuinely rest during the day

Supplied Uniforms

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive and positive team culture

Real career progression opportunities within our growing organisation

A team that genuinely cares about your wellbeing and development

👩‍🏫 About the Role

As a valued Educator at The Little Unicorn, you’ll play an important role in shaping the early experiences of children aged birth to six years. You’ll work within a supportive team of educators and leaders who share your passion for high-quality early education.

You will be:

Contributing to programming, planning and meaningful documentation

Building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and families

Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

Committed to continual reflection and improvement

📌 About You

We’re looking for educators who are enthusiastic, nurturing, and committed to delivering exceptional early childhood education.

You’ll need to have:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR a Certificate III and be willing to commence your Diploma studies
OR be working towards a Diploma qualification

Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification

Valid Child Protection training

A current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Strong communication skills — both written and verbal

Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, and National Regulations

Confidence in documentation, planning, and programming

A genuine passion for working with children and contributing to their growth and development

Desire for long-term employment and building strong relationships within the service

Flexibility to work within a set roster, with some adaptability to meet service needs

💜 Why Work With Us?

At The Little Unicorn, we truly value our team and the contributions they make every day. We don’t just talk about staff wellbeing — we invest in it. Our leadership is accessible, our culture is inclusive, and our educators are celebrated.

When you join us, you’re not just taking on a job — you’re becoming part of a team that’s passionate about helping each other grow while delivering the highest standards of care and education to our children.

📝 Apply Now!

We welcome applications from educators of all backgrounds and experience levels who are aligned with our values and vision.

Submit your resume and a short cover letter via SEEK outlining:

Your current qualification or study status

Why The Little Unicorn feels like the right fit for you

What you're passionate about in early childhood education

We look forward to welcoming a new team member into our Little Unicorn family.