Bush Kindy Leader - Diploma

Perfect Beginnings Early Learning Centre; Burpengary; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 90% staff discount on childcare

Above award rate

Job summary

Perfect Beginnings Early Learning Centre is seeking an energetic educator to lead and support children and staff within our Bush Kindy and nature-based learning programme. You will develop excursions, coordinate outdoor learning experiences, and drive the centre bus to activities.

The role requires a Diploma of Children's Services, current First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and a blue card, with availability 4–5 days a week and above award pay.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Children's Services required.
• Current First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Blue card (Working with Children).
• Available 4–5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide children and team daily in Bush Kindy/Beah Kindy activities.
• Create, assess and manage excursions.
• Drive centre bus for excursions.
• Lead and create the nature play program at the centre.
• Follow centre policies and procedures.
• Attend personal development sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor learning

Communication

Program planning

Education

Diploma of Children's Services

Job description

About us!

Inspiring Minds is a privately owned and managed company, made up of 6 individual centres within the Perfect Beginnings group. Each centre having their own identity, but all sharing the same pride and goal for exceptional early childhood education and care. The best thing about working within our teams is that we are big enough to have personal development events together, influence the industry and collaborate, but small enough to know each other's names and value what each individual person brings to our organisation.

Our team is dedicated, caring and collaborative. Professional conversations and reflective practices are built into our culture. Our leadership team are supportive and understanding, we adopt a shared leadership vision to support growth and professionalism of all employees.

We support our team by offering above award rates of pay, additional non-contact time and high staff discounts. We provide additional staffing about the ratio requirements to support our teams.

We provide a unique approach to documentation focus on quality interactions with children, rather that mass paperwork. https://www.perfectbeginningschildcare.com.au/our-curriculum

Key Attributes!

To join our brilliant team, you MUST be highly motived and advocate for children in all that you do, seek improvement and share your ideas. You will have the skills to autonomously interact with children in a beautiful manner while extending their learning and fostering a safe and secure relationship.

You will need to share your professional views and build on our ideas; we are not looking for a bench warmer. You will actively engage with children and your love of play will be evident while ensuring supervision is maximised.

We are endorsed by Nature Play QLD and run a Bush Kindy Program offsite. You will need to have a passion for outdoor learning and be willing to learn and grow with our philosophy. In return you will have an experienced and supportive network around you to help you grow as a professional.

About The Role

Leading and guiding the children and team members daily to off-site Bush Kindy/Beah Kindy

Create, assess and manage excursions

Drive the centre bus to excursions

Leading and creating the nature play program at the centre

Follow centre policies and procedures

Attend personal development opportunities and staff meetings

• Up to 90% staff discount on childcare fees
• Above award rate

Communicate professionally with families and team members

The successful applicant MUST have the following:

• Diploma of Children's Services
• A current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
• A current blue card
• Available 4-5 days a week

Please include in your cover letter your availability. Some exposure to outdoor education or nature play experience is required to support our Bush Kindy and nature-based learning programmes.