Casual Prep (Early Childhood) Educator (Cert III)

Job No: CCS26001
Location: Calderwood

Join a Christ-centred learning community that values excellence and care.

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years? Calderwood Christian School is seeking Casual Prep (Early Childhood) Educators to join their dynamic team and help create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative team committed to high-quality education and care.
  • Work in a supportive, faith-based environment that values families and community.
  • Contribute to shaping curious, courageous, and compassionate lifelong learners.

About Calderwood Christian School

Calderwood Christian School is a growing educational institution located in the picturesque Calderwood Valley, offering a non-denominational Christian day-school experience. With a commitment to excellence in education framed by biblical principles, we empower students to explore their God-given talents and foster their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our school serves a diverse community, providing seamless educational experiences from Prep to Year 12 on a single campus. With over 600 students, we pride ourselves on our experienced teachers, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on both academic and extra-curricular activities, all within a nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a Casual Prep Educator, you will:

  • Provide education and care for children in our Prep program.
  • Support the Room Leader and team in implementing a curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.
  • Foster an inclusive, safe, and stimulating environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote the wellbeing and best interests of each child.
  • Assist in planning and documenting learning experiences.
  • Support children’s individual needs and daily routines.
  • Build positive relationships with families and colleagues.
  • Ensure compliance with child protection and workplace safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Current Working with Children Check (paid)
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • A practicing Christian with active involvement in a local church, committed to our Statement of Faith
If you are an Early Childhood Educator who wants to combine your professional skills with your faith, we’d love to hear from you. Join our casual team and help create a Christ-centered environment where children grow in both learning and faith.

Position description

 

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Questions about this role?

Contact: Monique Welsh (HR Specialist)

P 02 4230 3777

E mwelsh@illawarrace.nsw.edu.au

 

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About Us

At Calderwood Christian School, we value academic mastery and the pursuit of excellence in all we do, but we believe that education is about much more than academic achievement and worldly measures of success. A rounded education acknowledges the inherent creativity, incalculable value, and eternal potential of each student. At Calderwood we aspire to see each child reach their potential and transform the world into which they graduate. Calderwood partners with parents to provide an authentic Christian community in which to grow and learn. Students grow in character, develop godly virtues, and refine their gifts and passions, through age-appropriate learning activities and the encouragement of the faithful Christian men and women who form the staff team.