Educator Position in Nature Based Early Learning Centre

Karalee Kindergarten and Early Years Learning; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Karalee Kindergarten and Early Years Learning in Karalee, QLD, is seeking an Educator for our nature-based centre. You will work with kindergarten teachers and lead educators, ensuring robust communication with families and maintaining safe ratio practices.

Our program emphasises nature play, sustainability, and documented learning through technology. Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood (or are more than halfway through), possess a valid Blue Card, Gecko child safety

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with educators and families.
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and QKLG.
• Ability to document child learning using technology and maintain ratio requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support kindergarten teachers and lead educators.
• Monitor and maintain educator-to-child ratios in line with regulations.
• Document child learning progress using technology and share with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood

Job description

Educator Position in Nature Based Early Learning Centre

Karalee Kindergarten and Early Years Learning – Karalee QLD

We are a family owned centre based in Karalee, Ipswich, with a Qld nature and bush kinder accredited program. With a commitment to exceeding the EYLF and QKLG curriculum requirements, we are passionate about the programs we deliver to our centre children and families.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment, we encourage you to submit your application for this educator position to join our team!

As an educator in our service, you will be supported to work and grow alongside our kindergarten teachers and lead educators. You will have great communication skills and experience in the Early Years Learning Framework. You will have a strong working knowledge of the regulations that govern our industry, including overseeing ratio requirements and how to document child learning through technology.

Support is given in this independently owned centre for our educators to identify key areas of interest that they wish to pursue through paid professional development. Staff welfare and support is a key feature of the the centre as we acknowledge the need for educators to marry their work, life balance and have the opportunity to grow as a professional.

Our service offers weekly yoga and music lessons for all children to engage in and we are committed to our love of nature and sustainability. Our nature play and indoor, outdoor program is part of our daily offerings for our children. We also have a bush kinder program that operates throughout Terms 2, 3 and 4 which is Qld Nature Play Accredited.

If you love children, are passionate about early years education and would like to work in a supportive and family orientated centre, we would love to hear from you. We would love to know what your strengths are and your key areas of interest you can share with our team to help support our love of ongoing learning and collaboration- with our children and our team!

Candidates must have completed their Certificate III in Early Childhood or be more than half way through completing this study. You must also have a valid Blue Card, Gecko mandatory child safety training and be able to work a minimum of four days a week. Our centre is committed to the Qld Department of Education's Shared Statement of Commitment and the United Nation Conventions on the Rights of the Child. We are committed to our Child Safe Environment which supports the children, families and educators in our service.

Please head to our website to join our team by filling out the form here: https://www.karaleekindergarten.com.au/join-our-team/

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