Explore our childcare diploma roles today and use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality childcare services in Sydney and across New South Wales.
In what areas can I secure a childcare diploma educator job?
At Pulse, we have built solid relationships with childcare centres across the state, meaning you can enjoy childcare diploma job opportunities in a variety of locations. Areas you can explore with us include:
- Inner South Sydney
- Inner West Sydney
- Newcastle
- Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- And more!
Have a location in mind? Contact our team today to find out about childcare diploma educator jobs in your area.
What benefits are available childcare diploma educators?
Once registered with Pulse, you will receive a service that includes:
- Market-leading pay rates that reward your expertise
- Job opportunities with leading early education providers
- A new and improved rostering app, Lyptus, to easily accept shifts and view the latest vacancies
- A supportive team of consultants and after-hours agents available to take your queries 7 days a week
- In-house experts with childcare backgrounds ready to find you your dream role
Want to get started? Submit your resume to our team today.
Childcare diploma educator job FAQs
What are the duties and responsibilities of a childcare diploma educator?
As a childcare diploma educator, you are responsible for teaching children using a holistic approach. Key duties include:
- Implementing quality education programs
- Supporting the individual needs of children
- Encouraging children to be independent, curious and confident
- Reducing risks and maintaining a safe environment
- Building positive relationships with children and their families
- Accurately reporting and monitoring children’s progress
What types of roles are available to childcare diploma educators?
You have the option to pick up casual shifts, covering roster gaps. This is great for shift variety and flexibility, allowing you to work at your own pace. Alternatively, if you are looking for career growth and a more stable option, our team can help you find a permanent role that aligns with your needs and values.
What does a childcare diploma educator earn?
Pay rates vary depending on your work type and experience level. For casual roles, a childcare diploma educator will earn a minimum of $39.58 per hour. Permanent childcare diploma educators will earn slightly less due to the additional benefit of annual and sick leave. A minimum wage for someone employed in a permanent role is $31.66 per hour.
For more information on childcare worker salary guides, head to our blog.
What skills make a great childcare diploma educator?
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to:
- Remain flexible and adapt to different learning styles
- Have a creative flair to make fun, educational activities for children
- Work well as a part of a team
- Maintain a positive attitude to create a warm environment
- Multitask, as you will be looking after a lot of children at once
- Hold key observation skills to track children’s development
What qualifications do childcare diploma educators need?
A Diploma of Early Education and Care is necessary to obtain this role. This is a two-year course and can be studied online or face-to-face.
Where can I apply for the latest childcare diploma educator roles?
Our team is available for free resume assessments and advice on landing your dream role. To see our latest vacancies, head to our jobs board.