Early Childhood Educator

Cairns South Early Learning Centre; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Staff discount available

Professional development opportunities

Spacious learning environments

Supportive team

Value ideas and flexibility

Job summary

Cairns South Early Learning Centre in Edmonton, QLD, invites passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our team.

We offer Above Award wages, ongoing professional development and a supportive, collaborative work environment with spacious indoor and outdoor spaces.

If you are committed to play-based learning and strong relationships with children and families, we would love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Diploma or currently pursuing Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Blue Card (paid) requirement.
• Foundations Geckos Training completed or in progress.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful curriculum and learning experiences reflecting children's interests.
• Observe development, document learning, and contribute to learning goals.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support and share knowledge with fellow educators.
• Create safe, engaging environments for play and exploration.
• Contribute to centre events, community connections and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with families to support each child's development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to program and team culture development.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

Family communication

Mentoring colleagues

Child safety

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Foundations Geckos Training

Job description

Cairns South Early Learning Centre – Edmonton QLD

START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT CAIRNS SOUTH EARLY LEARNING

Welcome to Cairns South Early Learning Centre, located in Edmonton, in the southern suburbs of Cairns.

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and committed Early Childhood Educators to join our team and become part of the next chapter of Cairns South Early Learning.

At Cairns South, we believe that learning and adventure go hand in hand. Our children are encouraged to explore, investigate, create and develop their own interests through play-based learning and meaningful experiences.

With spacious learning environments, beautiful outdoor play areas and a strong focus on relationships, our educators play an important role in creating a place where children feel safe, valued, confident and excited to learn.

We are looking for educators who share this philosophy and want to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, families and their colleagues.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Above Award wages

• Staff discount available

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

• Spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments

• A supportive and collaborative team

• Opportunities to contribute your ideas, experience and knowledge

• A service that values high-quality interactions and meaningful relationships

• Opportunities to be involved in a range of learning and community experiences

• A workplace where your ideas, experience and passion are valued

• A team that values work-life balance, flexibility and a positive workplace culture

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, you will hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, however, if you are currently working towards your Diploma, we would still love to hear from you.

We are committed to supporting educators as they continue to develop their skills, knowledge and qualifications.

You will need:

• A valid paid Blue Card

• Foundations Geckos Training

• A commitment to maintaining the qualifications and professional requirements of your role

If your First Aid, CPR, Asthma or Anaphylaxis qualifications have lapsed, that's okay — you will have four weeks after commencing employment to renew them.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of our team, you will:

• Create and contribute to meaningful curriculum and learning experiences that reflect children's interests, strengths and ideas.

• Observe children's development, document their learning and contribute to future learning goals.

• Build strong, positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Support, mentor and share your knowledge and experience with fellow educators.

• Create safe, engaging and inspiring learning environments that encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play.

• Contribute to centre events, celebrations, community connections and additional learning experiences.

• Work collaboratively with families and colleagues to support each child's development, wellbeing and learning.

• Contribute to the continued development of our programs, environments and team culture.

WHY CAIRNS SOUTH?

We aren't looking for people who simply want to work in childcare.

We're looking for educators who want to make a difference.

At Cairns South Early Learning, we believe every child is unique and every day provides an opportunity to learn, explore and grow.

Our educators work closely with children and families to embrace, challenge and extend children's interests and strengths, creating an environment where children feel safe, secure and confident to learn.

We are proud of our large outdoor environments, play-based approach and strong focus on high-quality interactions, while creating a workplace where educators are respected, supported and able to enjoy what they do.

If you are passionate about early childhood, love creating meaningful learning experiences, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want to make a genuine difference for children and families, we'd love to meet you.

START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER WITH US

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Cairns South Early Learning family!