Job Description

Early Childhood Educators Cert III – 3 x Full-Time (38 hrs/week) Positions Available

Across our ‘Sibling Centres’ - Hazelwood and Possum Early Childhood Centre

Location: Hazelbrook NSW

Specialised Birth-3 Program and Preschool Program across two centres

Join a Values-Driven, Evidence-Informed Team

Do you have a genuine passion for infants and toddlers? Would you like to follow their journey through to Preschool? We have an innovative model of early childhood education where our educators can ‘loop’ across two centres to support children transition across tailor made learning environments in our Hazelwood and Possum ‘Sibling’ Early Childhood Centres

About Us

Hazelwood ECC is part of Connect Children and Families We recently transitioned to specialise exclusively in education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, with children transitioning to Connect’s Possum ECC for the 3–5 years program.

We focus on creating nurturing, respectful environments where infants and toddlers feel safe to explore, grow, and develop with confidence. In our Possum centre experiences are tailored for our preschool program with a large yard area. Our educators form strong, secure relationships with children and design purposeful spaces that foster independence, curiosity and holistic development.

Our practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including:

• Circle of Security - Classroom

• BrainSET design

• The Family Partnership Model

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We currently pay significantly above award rate.
• Professional Growth: We provide ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities,
• Paid Meetings: overtime rates for team meetings.
• Wellbeing: We offer additional well-being leave and salary sacrificing options that increase your take home pay.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team in purpose-designed spaces crafted for children.

About You

We’d love to hear from educators who:

• Demonstrate playfulness and maintain a strong focus on children's rights

• Possess a thorough understanding of child development

• Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Have up-to-date First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications

• Present valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check credentials

• Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for working with children from birth to age three

• Recognise the distinct developmental needs of infants and toddlers vs preschoolers

• Commit to respectful, responsive approaches in practice

• Value teamwork and open communication

• Strive for ongoing professional growth and engage thoughtfully in reflective practice

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care and high-quality education for children aged 6 weeks–5 years.
• Work collaboratively to plan, document and implement programs that support each child’s learning and development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Participate in reflective practice, team collaboration and ongoing professional learning.

Connect Children and Families is a place where educators are valued, supported and encouraged to innovate. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to hear from you