Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator
Core
Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for preschool-aged children (3–5 years) to build confidence, curiosity, and foundations for lifelong learning.
Role type
Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator (IC)
Builds
Purpose-designed learning environments and evidence-based programs for preschoolers
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Preschool
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, understanding of preschool developmental needs, relationship-based practice, collaborative planning, reflective practice
Preferred skills
Experience with Circle of Security – Classroom, BrainSET design, The Family Partnership Model, practitioner research
Responsibilities
Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for preschool-aged children; Collaboratively plan, document and implement programs that support each child's learning and development; Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues; Contribute to reflective practice, team collaboration and ongoing professional learning