Child Care Worker (Educator)

Wings Early Learning; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above award wages

Workers Retention Payment

Anniversary Gifts

95% staff discount on childcare fees

Paid Child Protection Training

Snacks and treats in staff room

Monthly Birthday celebrations

Professional Development opportunities

Staff acknowledgment and rewards

Descripción de la vacante

Wings Early Learning in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker (Educator) to join our small, family-run centres. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early education and care, developing learning activities, and supporting children’s routines in a caring environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III (or IV) in Early Childhood Education, have a current Blue Card, and can commit to ongoing professional development and child safety training.

Formación

• Experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Passion for high-quality care and education for children.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care and deliver a range of activities based on developmental needs.
• Deliver ECE learning and play-based activities.
• Observe and supervise children to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with routines including meals, sleep, and transitions.
• Comply with National Quality Framework and regulations.

Conocimientos

Experience in childcare

Communication skills

Customer service

Educación

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Certificate IV in Early Childhood Education

Descripción del empleo

Wings Early Learning... A great place to spread your wings and let your career take flight!

Wings Early Learning Services are a small group of Family owned and operated Early Learning Centers located in Brisbane and the wider Ipswich regions, who are committed to providing high-quality early education and care.

We are now recruiting for highly experienced Child Care Workers (Educators)to join our team.

Our staff facilities include:

• A fully equipped dedicated staff retreat with a kitchen, comfortable seating and individual lockable lockers for personal belongings


• A shower room with towel and laundry service, hair and beauty products and hair blow-dryer and straightener, for staff to freshen up after physical activities or during hot weather


• Coffee machine for your enjoyment


• Plenty of onsite parking


• One hour lunch breaks

With the focus of our staff being one of our central priorities, we also provide benefits such as:

• Christmas week closure of all our centres! We know everyone needs a break!!!


• Above award wages + additional Workers Retention Payment


• Anniversary Gifts and bonuses starting at 5 years of service


• 95% staff discount on childcare fees*


• Paid Child Protection Training, Fire Safety and Safe Sleep training annually


• Snacks and treats in the staff room on a regular basis! Including chocolates, donuts, sushi, rice paper rolls, bakery treats, pizza and more!


• Monthly Birthday celebrations


• Professional Development opportunities to help you grow and thrive as a professional


• Acknowledgment and reward for the outstanding job you do! We value our Team immensely!

Professional Development & Values

At Wings Early Learning we believe in investing in our team members and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. As Wings continues to build and operate new Centres across Brisbane, we offer a range of opportunities for you to advance your career, through internal promotion. This is a great place to watch your career take off!

We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our team, and value open and ongoing communication amongst team members and families.

At Wings Early Learning, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and respectful of all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.

Sustainability & Nature Play

We are committed to creating a sustainable environment for our children's future. We are seeking Educators with a passion for sustainable practices to help embed this in our curriculum. In addition, we believe in the importance of nature play and messy sensory play for children's development. Experience in this field will be of benefit, so please let us know if this is you!

Commitment to Child Safety

Wings Early Learning is dedicated to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children in our care by implementing recruitment, induction, and training procedures that comply with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, NSW Child Safe Standards, the Working with Children Check Act 2025 (NSW) (WWCC Act 2025) and promote a child safe culture.

It is a requirement of this role that you have already completed The Government mandatory Child Protection training - both the foundation module (level 1 and 2) and Advanced module (level 3 and 4) prior to commencement with us.

Role Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Experience as a Child Care Worker within an early childhood education and care setting

A minimum of a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Certificate 4 in same

A current Blue Card and ACECQA approved First Aid qualifications

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and value customer service

A passion for providing high-quality care and education to children

Have a long-term career view with the opportunity to grow with the business.

Completed both the foundation module (level 1 and 2) and Advanced module (level 3 and 4) prior to commencement with us.

Key Responsibilities:

The Child Care Worker (Educator) will provide care and deliver a range of activities and support in accordance with the cultural, educational and developmental needs of our children. The role must also meet the requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and the National Quality Standards.

Deliver innovative ECE learning and play-based activities based on planning and reflective practices;

Involve local businesses and other organisations in activities to broaden the children’s connectedness to their community;

Prepare and utilise a range of equipment for appropriate physical activity, music and movement;

Observe children’s behaviour and effectively supervise them, fostering positive interactions and social skills;

Supervise and ensure children’s safety and wellbeing during routine times such as nappy change, toileting, sleeping/resting, mealtimes and during indoor and outdoor play;

Ensure all children are protected from harm or hazard and set up learning environments safely, including relevant fall zones and surfacing for climbing equipment;

Support children to regulate each other’s behaviour in a respectful manner;

Promote and maintain children’s personal hygiene and cleanliness;

Assist with children’s everyday routines and activities including group times, transitions, toileting and nappy change, sleep, rest, and mealtimes;

Comply with the National Quality Framework, all relevant legislation both state and federal and the National Quality Standards. Regulations include, but are not limited to:

Education and Care Services National Regulations;

Workplace Health and Safety Regulations; and

Fire and Evacuation Legislation.

General responsibilities include:

• Welcome each child and their family to the service each day and ensure communication is meaningful;


• Prepare materials for a range of activities, educational, indoor and outdoor, to encourage children’s progress and development;


• Be professional, kind, and respectful in all that you do and say;


• Communicate positively and respectfully with children, families, management, and other Child Care Workers and ECTs;


• Establishing relationships and developing positive interactions with children, families, other Child Care Workers and ECTs;


• Commitment to on-going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics;


• Giving each child individual attention as required;


• Do your part to ensure that all educators, children and families have a sense of belonging at the service and that their experiences are positive; and


• Ensure that all information provided to you via parent and staff conversations and phone calls are passed on to the appropriate persons in a confidential and respectful manner.

We offer a competitive salary package tailored to the successful applicant including generous staff discount to childcare fees*.