Diploma Qualified Assistant Educators

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Program

Retention Payment

Uniforms paid including NAIDOC shirt

Monthly wellbeing budget

Staff Discounts

Worker Retention Payment Grant

Job summary

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten – Caboolture QLD is seeking a motivated Lead Educator to join our dynamic team. You will engage with children and families, support their individual learning styles, and contribute to ongoing professional growth within a nurturing, heart-centred environment.

The Centre emphasises wellbeing and collaborative teamwork. Applicants with a Diploma and a passion for early childhood education will thrive in our 8-room centre, designed to inspire exploration and

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and love of learning are essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Current Working With Children Check (Blue Card) is required.
• Knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and QKLG frameworks and policies.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Love of Learning

Relationship Building

Positive Relationships

Communication

Education

Diploma Certificate

Job description

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten – Caboolture QLD

At Happy Hearts, we put our children first. We have created a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment that lets your child begin their journey of self-discovery. We help them build their confidence, self awareness and emotional intelligence.

We care for children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. We are a growing family business that takes pride in our Centres and offering the best to our families. With new Centres opening we are always on the hunt for passionate, knowledgeable Educators to join our team.

About our Company

At Happy Hearts, we put our children first. We have created a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment that lets your child begin their journey of self-discovery. We help them build their confidence, self awareness and emotional intelligence.

We care for children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. We are a growing family business that takes pride in our Centres and offering the best to our families. With new Centres opening we are always on the hunt for passionate, knowledgeable Educators to join our team.

About the Centre

We are a large 8 room Centre with outstanding design features and engaging environments in which to learn alongside children as well as spaces to relax, recharge and research, you will love being part of this spectacular environment. We pride ourselves on engaging resources and amazing set ups of the play spaces.

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated and inspiring Lead Educators. The successful applicants should be committed to engaging with children and families in a variety of ways to facilitate their individual learning styles and show a commitment to continuing their own ongoing research and professional growth. If you think you want to be part of a team of enthusiastic Educators then look no further!

Relationships keep our hearts happy!

Developing positive relationships within our centre community, local community and global community is at the centre of all we do at Happy Hearts. We care for our team and value your contributions. Being part of our team means you will have access to Professional and Personal Development as well as our unique Wellbeing Program.

Wellbeing Program

At Happy Hearts, we value our Educators wellbeing and have created an initiative to support this. All of our Educators have access to our Wellbeing Program which offers the following;

• We're paying the Retention Payment!

• All uniforms paid for including a NAIDOC shirt.

• Monthly budget for Educators wellbeing

• Staff Discounts

We’re excited to announce that our company is participating in the Worker Retention Payment Grant!

As part of this initiative, eligible employees will receive additional payments as a thank-you for their hard work and commitment. This is just one of the many ways we show appreciation to our team.

Required Qualifications & Desired Skills

• A Growth Mindset,

• A love of learning,

• Ability in developing and maintaining positive relationships with children families and colleagues,

• Diploma Certificate

• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and the QKLG,

• Current Working With Children's Check - Blue Card,

• Knowledge of relevant legislative policies, standards and requirements.

Our Values

Our values guide our practice and we use these to build a positive and heart centred team culture.

H.E.A.R.T.S

• HOLISTIC:We believe in a holistic approach to learning for children and adults.Everyone is unique and their skills, interests and abilities are honoured here at Happy Hearts.

• ENVIORNMENT:We acknowledge and understand the importance of the environment for all who engage in our program. The environment we create is safe, homely, flexible, natural, inviting and is a third teacher within our program.

• AUTHENTICITY:“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than you.” – Dr Seuss.We value and respect the individuality of each other, our children and families. At Happy Hearts, everyone has a voice, we lead with kindness and everyone belongs.

• RELATIONSHIPS:From the moment we are born, human beings form relationships with others. We understand the basic human need to connect with others and build positive, healthy, respectful relationships with each other, our children and families.

• TEAM WORK:Respecting and honouring each other as we strive towards a common vision of high-quality early learning is what we do. We are not a team because we work together, we are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.

• SUPPORT:We understand that we are only as strong as the support that surrounds us and therefore value our Happy Hearts team members, our Owners and our wider support networks.We continually strive for excellence and have the support we need to achieve this.