Diploma Educator + Permanent, Part time + 16 hours per week, Monday and Friday @ 7.6 hours per day Right now, we're looking for Diploma Educators for our Bingara Gorge Community Preschool - an ‘Exceeding NQS' rated service in Wilton. Our preschool offers a unique early childhood education and care service, catering to children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We have a Toddler Room (0-2), an Early Learning Room (2-3), and three rooms for children aged 3-5, one of which will be a term-only preschool room starting in April 2025. The preschool is a modern, purpose-built facility featuring large, open plan play spaces. We also have two expansive outdoor environments. Excursions are an integral part of our curriculum, with regular outings to local community spots. For example, children may visit the park to play on the equipment, walk to the nearby Woolworths Metro, or take pram walks around the neighbourhood with our toddler group. Our goal is to provide inclusive environments that foster play-based learning. We offer individualized programs in each room, ensuring that each child's unique strengths, skills, and interests are catered to. Program planning begins with each child's initial interests, which are then further developed by their dedicated educator. We also offer a Transition to School program for children who will be attending school the following year. We collaborate with Wilton Public School, and our children often participate in school events, such as their annual Easter Hat Parade and Book Parade. Your new role As a Diploma Educator, you will play a critical role in shaping young minds. You will create happy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives. You'll bring fun, laughter and play to each day, but most importantly, you'll create magical moments for children to experiment and grow. Big smiles and bigger opportunities We're Big Fat Smile. 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. And each well-respected for the work it does. Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You'll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our centres. And because professional learning and growth is at the heart of everything we do, you'll have the support and knowledge to succeed. 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. What you need to succeed + Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent + 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! There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding + 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 up to a 15% pay increase over the next two years. + You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services. + You can save money with our Benefits Platform (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbigfatsmile.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FBig-Fat-Smile\_Employee-Benefits-Brochure.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckirsten.vanbreda%40bigfatsmile.com.au%7C2f32bbec4326406e0dd508dd0dbc66ec%7Cdc03d17d93c349daa926706113ffcaf4%7C0%7C0%7C638681825048106057%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5EnfUcIpcmh8x1FyeGq4CGxWBNY9e%2B3YSJ1sc8KEe44%3D&reserved=0) with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more. + 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 Please send us: + A copy of your resume + A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference. 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.