Early Childhood Educator
12-Month Contract | 40 Hours per Week

Forbes Children’s Centre is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Childhood Educator to join our dedicated team in our Baby Room (birth to 2.5 years). This is a 12-month contract position, working 40 hours per week with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).

About Us

Forbes Children’s Centre is a modern, purpose-built and architecturally designed service offering integrated early childhood education, a Department for Education preschool, and access to health, social, and community services.

We are proud to provide warm, inclusive, and nature-rich environments where children are empowered to explore, learn, and grow — and where educators are genuinely supported to thrive. Our team enjoys:

• Higher staff-to-child ratios that enable relational, responsive practice
• Extensive professional learning and career development opportunities
• Generous non-contact time for high-quality planning and documentation
• Above-award wages recognising your skills and expertise
• Two-week centre closure during Christmas & New Year to rest and recharge
• A paid, pupil-free planning day each year dedicated to planning and professional collaboration
• Expansive, nature-based play spaces designed for discovery and creativity
• Supportive and collaborative leadership that values your contributions

About the Role

You will join a caring and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality education and care that nurtures each child’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.

While availability across a rotating roster between 6:45am and 6:15pm is a requirement, we understand the value of stability. Wherever possible, we support our educators with consistent shift patterns to promote continuity for children, families, and staff.

About You

You are an educator who brings enthusiasm, initiative, and a strong commitment to early childhood pedagogy. You will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for teaching and learning in the early years
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities
• Confidence in using professional judgment and reflective practice
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of primary caregiving and attachment-based approaches, highly regarded
• Knowledge and application of the EYLF
• Experience with, or interest in, Circle of Security and Marte Meo (desirable)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children’s Services (or approved equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current RRHAN-EC training
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood settings (baby experience highly regarded)

How to Apply
Please email your resume, including two childcare-related references to:

Nina Turnadzic
Forbes Children’s Centre
***************@schools.sa.edu.au

Forbes Children's Centre

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