Diploma Educator | Dapto Community Preschool 0-5
Maximum Term, Full Time until November 2026, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday @ 7.6 hours per day
Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. The joy you'll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.
More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child's world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.
Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.
We're looking for a Diploma Educator to join our Dapto Community Preschool. What makes this place special is our location within the Dapto Ribbonwood Centre which gives us the opportunity to go on regular excursions to the local library, the post office, supermarkets and attending community events. At our service, we have a lovely indoor and outdoor space which enable children to have access to learning resources that are as diverse as the world around them.
We implement a well-balanced program that is child-centred, combines opportunities for intentional teachings and learning through play experiences, whilst encouraging children to discover, create, explore and imagine.
A supportive and safe workplace is what you'll find at Big Fat Smile. When the going gets tough, you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There's a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what's expected and needed in any situation.
What Your Work Will Involve
Providing quality education and care to all children
Contributing to planning educational programs that supports a child's learning to meet their goals
Building robust relationships with children, families, and the community
What You Need To Succeed
Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy
Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
A fun-loving attitude and big smile!
Benefits
You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
We are proud to be part of the multi-employer bargaining process. Join us to experience the rewards of a 15% pay increase over the next two years.
You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on out-of-pocket fees for any of our early learning and care and out of school hours care services
You can save money with our Benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases.
You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice
How To Apply
A copy of your resume
A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role
Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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📌 Diploma Educator | Dapto Community Preschool 0-5
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong