Educator (Child Care Worker)

At Ease Solutions; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Treehouse Early Learning in Manly, Brisbane QLD, is hiring an Educator (Child Care Worker) in a full-time permanent role. You will support play-based learning for children birth to school age, work with Early Childhood Teachers, and help foster wellbeing and development in a nurturing environment.

You’ll prepare materials, supervise routines, and ensure high hygiene and safety standards while engaging families and maintaining strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Blue Card and First Aid/CPR certification required.
• 1 year of experience in long day care or similar setting.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety in early childhood settings.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality, play-based learning for children birth to school age.
• Prepare, set up and pack away learning experiences and resources.
• Supervise routines (meals, rest, transitions) and maintain hygiene and safety.
• Engage children in language, numeracy and social development activities.
• Observe and document learning; contribute to reflections and planning.
• Communicate with families and collaborate with teachers to include diverse needs.

Skills

Behaviour guidance

Play-based learning

Routines & safety

Family communication

Team collaboration

Observation & documentation

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Educator (Child Care Worker)
Employer: Treehouse Early Learning
Location: Manly, Brisbane QLD
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $65000-$80000 dependant on experience

About the employer

Treehouse Early Learning operates purpose-built centres in Marsden and in the heart of Bayside Manly, catering for children from 6 weeks to school age across five rooms. The team is committed to growing each child’s potential in a fun, creative, supportive and nurturing environment.

About the role

Support the delivery of high-quality, play-based learning for children from birth to school age. Work closely with the Early Childhood Teachers, engaging environments, foster children’s wellbeing and development, and build positive, professional relationships with families.

Prepare, set up and pack away learning experiences and resources.

Supervise children’s routines (meals, rest, transitions) and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Engage children in age-appropriate experiences that promote social, emotional, language and early numeracy/literacy development.

Guide behaviour positively and support inclusion for children with diverse needs.

Observe and document children’s learning; contribute to program reflections and room planning.

Communicate effectively with families and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Uphold child-safe practices, service policies, and WHS requirements.

Skills

Warm, professional manner with strong supervision and behaviour-guidance skills.

Ability to follow plans, contribute ideas and adapt activities to meet individual needs.

Sound understanding of play-based learning, routines and safety in early childhood settings.

Reliable teamwork, time management and attention to detail.

Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues and families.

Qualifications and experience

Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Current Blue Card and First Aid/CPR (including asthma and anaphylaxis) or willingness to obtain.

At least 1 year of experience in long day care or similar settings.

This position is advertised by At Ease Solutions on behalf of the employer.