Early Childhood Educator

Learning Pathways Early Education, Care and Kindergarten; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Generous professional development (PD)

Uniform provided

Paid First Aid and CPR training

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on fees for own children

Supportive management

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Learning Pathways Early Education, Care and Kindergarten in Toowoomba, QLD is seeking an Educator who views children as capable and competent and who works collaboratively with families and colleagues.

You will support an EYLF and NQS aligned program, creativity in learning environments, and engage in authentic documentation of group journeys. The service offers generous PD budgets, above award wages, uniforms, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Cert III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent; willingness to study further.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required.
• A passion for the Early Childhood sector and child development.

Skills

Collaborative

Flexible

Reliable

Respect for children

Education

Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Learning Pathways Early Education, Care and Kindergarten – Toowoomba QLD

Learning Pathways Early Education, Care and Kindergarten is a family owned and operated service. We provide spacious, well-resourced and stimulating environments that enable educators to build strong, meaningful relationships with children and are supportive of children’s strengths and interests.

What we can offer you:

Part time or Full time

Above award wages

Generous Professional Development budgets

Generous resources budgets for learning studios

Uniform supplied and refreshed annually (shirts, jackets, hats)

Paid First Aid and CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Safe Sleeping, Food Handling, Fire Safety, Supervision training and more plus overtime pay for time to complete

Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families

Discount on fees for own children who attend the service

Educational Leader and Pedagogical Leader support and vision

An innovative, inquiry and research based approach to programming and planning - moving away from individual learning stories and investing in authentic documentation of the studios group learning journeys

Support and encouragement to be curious and think creatively. We are committed to continuous reflection and improvement and will provide opportunities for professional development, career growth and advancement opportunities

Supportive management team who respects the rights and the needs of the child. We acknowledge children and our educators as capable, responsible, and creative

The opportunity to be a part of a team where you are important and your ideas are valued and respected

Collaboration, respect, trust and reflection are key values of our approach

Beautiful indoor and outdoor environments that are joyful, peaceful and pleasurable to be in for both educators and children.

We are looking for an Educator who:

Will feel inspired by children and the learning that takes place, viewing children as capable and competent

Has an understanding of both the EYLF and the NQS

Has the ability to work collaboratively

Is flexible and reliable

Has a deep respect for children and is able to explore new ideas with children, as co‑researchers and co‑learners

Is supportive of the use of the 100 Languages of Children, providing opportunities for the children to express their ideas, hypotheses and theories

Is able to create inviting, inspiring and challenging learning environments, seeing the value of “the environment as the 3rd teacher"

Is joyful in their work and engagement with children and families.

The children are looking for an Educator who will:

Play on the fort

Build a tower

Do a puzzle

Play the floor is lava!

Play Tag

Paint with them

Create rainbows

Share songs and music

Read books

Go to Bush Kindy

Eat birthday cake

Have FUN!

What we need from you:

Diploma or Qualified Cert III, Willing to study or Studying Towards

Current Working with Children Check (Blue card)

A passion for the Early Childhood sector