Early Childhood Educators

Welcome to Explore & Develop Freshwater

At Explore & Develop Freshwater, we pride ourselves on being a privately owned early childhood education service, operated by a qualified early childhood professional with over 24years experience, and mother of four, who genuinely cares for the children, families and team of our service and values the strong community connections we have formed within our local area - we believe this set us apart from corporate providers.

Our architecturally designed early childhood service is conveniently located within the Harbord Diggers precinct — nestled between two beautiful beaches — where we offer children rich opportunities to explore, engage and learn within our thoughtfully designed playscapes and beyond the gate for our regular walking excursions to surrounding coastal bushland and beaches.

Our service has achieved an ' Exceeding' rating across all National Quality Standards and elements — a testament to our commitment to high-quality early childhood education, an inclusive environment, all of which comes with a strong, longstanding, respectful team culture.

Your Next Opportunity

We are looking to expand our team of Early Childhood professionals, and as such we are seeking innovative, like-minded educators to join our service in the following permanent roles :

• Wattle Infant Room Educator (12 x 1–2 Year Olds / 4 x Qualified Educators)
• Saltbush Toddler Room (15 x 2-3 Year Olds / 4 x Qualified Educators)

In these roles, you will :

• Observe children’s learning and development, which will allow you to contribute collaboratively alongside the team to plan, implement and reflect upon consistent routines & rituals, and innovative, inquiry-based learning experiences
• Work side-by-side with a collaborative team — a shared approach where every educator / teacher's voice is heard, valued and respected as part of our team
• Support all children and their families across the service to feel a strong sense of belonging, and contribute to a positive, respectful, professional team
• Enjoy regular outdoor learning adventures, swimming lessons, and build strong, respectful relationships with children and families

What You’ll Bring

This role is open to both recent graduates and experienced early childhood professionals.

You will hold (or be working towards) a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education . You’ll also have a valid NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate in an education and care setting.

To thrive in our team, you will demonstrate :

• A commitment to child-safe practices
• A collaborative and respectful approach with colleagues and families
• A willingness to support your team and the wider team in ensuring we provide a high-quality offering, supporting the development, health, safety and wellbeing of all children
• An openness to learning, giving and receiving respectful feedback, and the ability to reflect on your practice with an open mind
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and co-educators
• A positive, strength-focused attitude that values a respectful, professional and inclusive workplace

Please note : Due to travel considerations, this role best suits educators living locally. We welcome applications from nearby Northern Beaches suburbs and surrounding areas.

The Benefits

Earn competitive above-award pay rates (commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and skills), PLUS a retention payment (+10% in the first year and +5% in the second year) and a range of additional benefits :

• Flexible full-time arrangements : Option to spread hours over four or five days
• Discounted childcare fees for employees
• Discounted G Fitness membership and local café discounts within the Harbord Diggers precinct
• Free all-day on-site staff parking
• Access to our EAP for ongoing mental health & well-being support
• Learning hub with over 300+ webinars and access to professional development sessions with leading sector consultants
• Annual Explore & Develop staff conferences and ongoing professional development
• Funded Traineeships : Opportunity to progress from Certificate III to Diploma
• Strong working ratios and extra qualified educator per room - PLUS fully qualified leadership team
• A Qualified Support Team are also available to support the service
• Regular team social events
• A permanent, longstanding, qualified leadership team are available to support & mentor your professional growth

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited to join a high-quality early childhood service where you’ll be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you - APPLY NOW and become part of our Explore & Develop Freshwater family!