🌿 Early Childhood Educator – Full Time

Location: Ballykin ELC Cromer | Northern Beaches, NSW
Status: Full Time | 4 Long Days or 5 days with Monthly RDO Option| Paid Lunch Break

Where passion, purpose, and play come together.

At Ballykin ELC Cromer, we believe that magical things happen when children and educators are given the space to explore, connect, and grow. Nestled in beautiful bushland, our "Exceeding"-rated centre offers a truly unique setting where nature, community, and quality early education come together.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator who’s ready to make a meaningful impact — someone who values relationships, child-led learning, and above all, child safety and wellbeing.

🌟 Why Join Ballykin Cromer?

Beautiful natural setting with expansive, inspiring outdoor spaces

Privately owned, 59-place service focused on quality

A warm, collaborative team where your ideas and passions are celebrated

Access to ongoing professional development aligned with your interests

Enjoy working full time with either 4 long days/week or 5 days/week with a monthly RDO and paid lunch breaks – your wellbeing matters

A rich, innovative program shaped by play, curiosity, and strong community partnerships

A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing, embedded in everything we do

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver high-quality, play-based learning programs grounded in the EYLF

Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and your team

Create inclusive, stimulating environments that reflect children’s voices and interests

Lead and contribute to safe and responsive practices, upholding our commitment to child protection

Observe and document learning and development, and contribute to thoughtful planning

Bring your own unique passions — whether it’s music, sustainability, storytelling, or STEM

Take full advantage of our stunning natural setting to promote outdoor learning

Support and mentor colleagues to build a culture of curiosity, professionalism, and fun

🌟Who We’re Looking For

Diploma or experienced Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Experience in a long day care or preschool environment

Strong understanding of child development, EYLF, NQS, and child-led learning

Demonstrated knowledge of child safe practices and a proactive commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A team player with a warm, reflective, and professional approach

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training, Food Safety training

Valid NSW Working With Children Check and Child Protection qualification

🌟 You’ll Love Working Here If...

You believe all children deserve to feel safe, heard, and empowered

You’re passionate about learning through nature, inquiry, and connection

You thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment

You want to feel inspired by your team, your space, and your daily work

🌟 Ready to find your forever centre?

Apply now and join a team where your voice matters, your passion is fuelled, and your work has lasting impact — every single day.

Please send Resume, WWCC details and Cover letter to [email protected]

Ballykin ELC is a Child Safe Organisation