Cert 3 Educator

Detailed responsibilities

1. Children’s safety, wellbeing and supervision

• Maintain active supervision throughout indoor and outdoor play, transitions, meals, rest periods and personal care routines.
• Position yourself appropriately, scan the environment and communicate with colleagues to maintain supervision.
• Remain aware of the children in your care, including their whereabouts, individual needs and relevant health information.
• Follow room procedures for headcounts, attendance checks and transitions between learning spaces.
• Recognise hazards, take appropriate action within your role and promptly report concerns.
• Follow children’s medical management plans, allergy arrangements and risk minimisation procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents, injuries and emergencies, seeking assistance and completing required documentation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and use respectful, child-safe practices in all interactions.
• Recognise and promptly report child safety concerns through the centre’s reporting procedures.
• Follow centre policies concerning personal devices, photography, privacy and the use of children’s images.

1. Educational program and learning experiences

• Assist with implementing a play-based educational program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Work under the guidance of the Educational Leader and Room Leaders to provide experiences that reflect children’s interests, strengths and developmental needs.
• Prepare inviting learning spaces and age-appropriate resources.
• Engage actively in children’s play through conversation, questioning, modelling and encouragement.
• Support learning across areas such as language, early literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical development and social interaction.
• Encourage children to explore, investigate, solve problems and make choices.
• Support both planned experiences and spontaneous learning opportunities.
• Share observations and ideas with the team to contribute to ongoing program planning.
• Assist with observations, learning records and reflections as allocated.
• Embed inclusive practices, sustainability and respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into everyday experiences.

1. Relationships and guidance

• Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with each child.
• Recognise and respond sensitively to children’s verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Support children during separation, settling and transitions.
• Help children identify emotions, develop self-regulation and seek support when needed.
• Use positive guidance strategies consistent with centre policies and team approaches.
• Model respectful language, cooperation, turn-taking and problem-solving.
• Support children to participate in play and develop friendships.
• Respect children’s dignity, agency, cultural identity and individual preferences.
• Provide comfort in ways that respond to the child’s cues and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

1. Daily care routines

• Assist with nappy changing, toileting and toilet learning using hygienic and respectful practices.
• Support children with handwashing, dressing and other self-help skills.
• Assist with meal and snack routines, following food safety procedures and individual dietary requirements.
• Encourage safe eating practices and maintain close supervision during meals.
• Prepare sleep and rest environments and carry out required checks and records.
• Respond to individual sleep, rest and comfort needs in accordance with centre procedures.
• Use care routines as opportunities for connection, conversation and learning.
• Communicate relevant changes in children’s eating, sleep, toileting or wellbeing to the Room Leader and families as appropriate.

1. Inclusion and individual support

• Create a welcoming environment for children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic and family backgrounds.
• Support equitable participation for children with different abilities, needs and learning styles.
• Follow agreed individual support strategies under the guidance of senior educators.
• Adapt experiences and routines to support participation and belonging.
• Respect family knowledge and contributions when supporting children’s individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information about children and families.

1. Family communication

• Welcome families warmly and communicate professionally during arrival and collection.
• Share accurate information about children’s day within the scope of your role.
• Listen respectfully to family questions, feedback and concerns.
• Refer complex questions, complaints or sensitive matters to the Room Leader or Centre Director.
• Maintain clear handovers so relevant information reaches the appropriate educator.
• Use the centre’s approved communication and documentation systems as required.

1. Teamwork and professional practice

• Work cooperatively with educators across both rooms.
• Follow reasonable directions from the Centre Director and supervising educators.
• Communicate clearly about supervision, routines, responsibilities and changes throughout the day.
• Arrive punctually and be ready to commence duties at the start of each shift.
• Demonstrate initiative while recognising when guidance or approval is required.
• Accept feedback professionally and apply it to your practice.
• Contribute ideas and participate in reflection and team discussions.
• Maintain a respectful and professional approach with colleagues, students, families and visitors.
• Complete required induction, training and policy acknowledgements.
• Maintain awareness of the National Quality Standard, Early Years Learning Framework and centre policies relevant to your responsibilities.

1. Environment, hygiene and organisation

• Help maintain clean, safe and welcoming indoor and outdoor environments.
• Clean and sanitise toys, equipment and surfaces according to centre procedures.
• Assist with room setup, pack-away, laundry and routine cleaning associated with children’s care.
• Check resources and equipment for damage and report maintenance needs.
• Store cleaning products and other hazardous materials securely.
• Keep walkways and emergency exits clear.
• Use resources responsibly and encourage sustainable habits.
• Complete opening, closing and room checklists when allocated.

Pay: $34.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Work Location: In person