Early Childhood Educators | Full-Time & Part-Time | Clontarf

Gardenia Early Learning; Queensland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf invites caring, enthusiastic educators to join our team. Positions available: full-time and part-time, Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators welcomed.

You will help create welcoming learning environments, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to planning and documentation. We value trauma-informed practice, teamwork and opportunities to grow within our family-owned group.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Queensland Blue Card (Blue Card) is required.
• Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training or willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Collaborative attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming, engaging learning environments where children feel safe, included and valued.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to planning, observations and documentation reflecting children's interests and learning.
• Support children's wellbeing through responsive routines and respectful interactions.
• Maintain safe environments and child-safe practices.

Skills

Caring and Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Early Childhood Educators | Full-Time & Part-Time | Clontarf

Early Childhood Educators | Full-Time & Part-Time | Clontarf

A place to connect, contribute and grow.

Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf is looking for caring, enthusiastic Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators to join our team, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

We are a family-owned early learning group that values strong relationships, children's rights and thoughtful teaching. We're looking for educators who enjoy getting alongside children, building trusting relationships with families and contributing to a supportive team.

Why join Gardenia?

• Connection comes first. Our trauma-aware approach supports educators to understand children's behaviour and respond with warmth and care.

• Support to develop your practice. Connect with our centre leaders, Head of Curriculum and wider operations team.

• Meaningful learning experiences. Contribute your ideas to inquiry-based learning and environments that encourage curiosity, creativity and connection.

• Opportunities to grow. Build your knowledge, confidence and leadership skills within our growing family-owned group.

• Full-time and part-time roles. Let us know your preferred days and availability.

About the role

You will:

• Create welcoming, engaging learning environments where children feel safe, included and valued.

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Contribute to planning, observations and documentation that reflect children's interests and learning.

• Support children's wellbeing through responsive routines and respectful interactions.

• Take an active role in maintaining safe environments and child-safe practices.

About you

You bring:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent.

• A current Queensland Blue Card.

• Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain.

• An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard.

• A collaborative attitude, initiative and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.

Whether you're early in your career or bring years of experience, we'd love to hear what you could contribute to our Clontarf community.

Gardenia Early Learning is committed to children's safety, wellbeing and rights. Recruitment includes reference checks and verification of qualifications and suitability to work with children.