Casual Educator
Role Description
Employment Opportunity
Chief Executive’s Office / St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool
Educator – Casual
• Build relationships with families supporting the growth and education of young children.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive learning environment for children.
• Join a friendly organisation with excellent working conditions.
Hourly rate $36.72 - $43.43 + Statutory Superannuation
Multiple positions available.
The St Peters Childcare Centre & Preschool has a friendly and caring atmosphere that offers a highly professional early education service and educational program. The St Peters Childcare Centre & Preschool values a supportive learning environment for both the children and Educators and the importance of play in assisting children to learn.
The Role
The Educator works collaboratively with the Director and Team Leaders to provide high-quality education and care to children up to five (5) years of age in a supportive, nurturing and secure environment.
This hands-on position works in consultation with team members and families to document and assess children’s learning and to develop learning outcomes using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
About You
To be successful in this position you will have a passion for working with children and their families, be committed to providing the highest-quality care and education and possess the following skills and experience:
• A Diploma or Bachelor level qualification in Early Education/Children’s Services or equivalent (essential)
• First Aid Certificate, Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012B or a current HLTAID014) (essential).
• A Mandated Notification Certificate (essential).
• CPR Certificate (essential).
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (desirable).
• Excellent communication and service skills.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Plans and reflective practice.
• Commitment and passion for high quality care and education.
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury).
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool, Michaela Gardner, by telephoning 8362 1843 or Human Resources on 8366 4555.
For more information, a copy of the job description and to apply online, please visit www.npsp.sa.gov.au
Applications close Friday 9 January 2026 at 5pm
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Casual Educator (Job # qA194301) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Chief Executive's Office |
| Type: | Casual |
| Location: | Stepney. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 09/01/2026 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Director - St Peters Childcare Centre & Preschool |
|---|---|
| Department: | Chief Executive's Office |
| Name: | Michaela Gardner |
| Phone: | 8362 1843 |
| Email: | mgardner@npsp.sa.gov.au |
