Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator

Emmanuel Anglican College (see more jobs from this school)

BALLINA, NSW

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 20 March 2026

The College Early Learning Centre is a vibrant and dynamic environment. We are looking for a special person to bring their enthusiasm and energy to caring for our younger students in a caring and safe environment.

ABOUT US

Emmanuel Anglican College is a safe, inclusive, coeducational Anglican School community offering a holistic and future focused education from Early Learning through to Year 12. We learn, live and lead on the lands of the Nyangbul people of the Bundjalung nation in this place known as Bullinah.

We seek to grow each student to become a person of character who is inspired by excellence and adaptability, whose life is modelled on that of Jesus, and who, through courage, creativity, compassion and citizenship, strives to create a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Early Childhood Educator is to effectively contribute to the development of, and assist in the implementation of, the Pre-School program. This role operates under the general direction of and is responsible to a supervisor who is regularly present with the group of children.

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with quality learning and teaching, ensuring that all government legislative and regulatory requirements are adhered to and supporting the smooth operation of the Early Learning Centre.

This is a part time role five days a week (up to 5 hours per day). The position includes school holidays.

Key Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are not exhaustive but are indicative of the scope and nature of the role.

• Assist to ensure that the Early Learning Centre observes all government legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Assist to implement daily routines and work according to policies and procedures that ensure a healthy, clean and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children and staff.
• Promote and assist with quality teaching and learning - interact positively with children and assist with observation, evaluation and recording of the development of each child in the room.
• Follow instructions from the room supervisor.
• Promote effective administration of the Early Learning Centre.
• Contribute positively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with all College staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• An awareness of the Early Years Learning Framework and how this is incorporated into high quality teaching/learning programs.
• The ability to assist with the observation, evaluation and recording of the development of each child in a room.
• Well organised with good communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team and follow directions from the supervisor and Early Learning Coordinator.
• Experience in a Long Day Care or Pre-school setting.

A current Working with Children Check is a requirement of the role.

A full position description is available on the College website: www.eac.nsw.edu.au

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role addressing key responsibilities and personal qualities and attributes outlined in the position description. Applications, including a current CV, copies of any applicable qualifications and details of three referees, can be sent to:

The Principal

Emmanuel Anglican College

62 Horizon Drive

Ballina NSW 2478

or via email: employment@eac.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: Friday 20 March 2026. Interviews may be conducted as applications are received.

CRICOS Provider Code: Emmanuel Anglican College Council (02449F)

Emmanuel Anglican College is a Child Safe Organisation.

Emmanuel Anglican College (see more jobs from this school)

BALLINA, NSW

www.eac.nsw.edu.au

Principal:

Mr Robert Tobias

Affiliation: Anglican

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

880 Students

Single School

Emmanuel Anglican College is a safe, inclusive, coeducational Anglican School community offering a holistic and future focused education from Early Learning through to Year 12. We learn, live and lead on the lands of the Nyangbul people of the Bundjalung nation in this place known as Bullinah.