Educator

Uniting Early Learning QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting Early Learning QLD – Springwood is seeking a Casual Educator to support children's learning through play-based experiences within Kingdom Kids, a boutique 27-place early learning centre.

You will foster nurturing, respectful relationships with children and families, implement developmentally appropriate programs, and observe and celebrate learning moments in a safe, welcoming environment. A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and current Blue Card are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS and QKLG.
• Blue Card for Child-Related Employment, current First Aid/CPR/Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play-based experiences.
• Create nurturing, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging and welcoming learning environment.
• Assist in implementing educational programs that support children's development.
• Observe, document and celebrate children's learning and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive and passionate team.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication with families

Observation skills

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved)

Blue Card for Child-Related Employment

First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications

Job description

Uniting Early Learning QLD – Springwood QLD

Additional Day Off During Christmas Closure

Located within the Calvary Christian College campus in Springwood, Kingdom Kids is a boutique 27-place early learning centre where children, families and educators are genuinely known and valued.

Our small service allows educators to build meaningful relationships with children and create learning experiences tailored to each child's interests, strengths and needs.

Children enjoy access to bush kindy, sensory play gardens, library visits, farm experiences and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

About the Role

As a Casual Educator, you will:

Support children's learning through play-based experiences.

Create nurturing, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families.

Contribute to a safe, engaging and welcoming learning environment.

Assist in implementing educational programs that support children's development.

Observe, document and celebrate children's learning and achievements.

Work collaboratively with a supportive and passionate team.

About You

You are passionate about early childhood education and believe every child deserves a strong start to life.

You’ll bring:

A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

A current Blue Card for Child-Related Employment.

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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