Educators

Apollo Villages; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary

Discounted childcare

Brand-new centre

Professional development

Brand discounts

Job summary

Apollo Villages in Redcliffe is seeking Educators with a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services to join a brand-new centre and contribute to a safe, engaging early learning environment.

You will develop educational programs, build strong relationships with children and families, and collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care and development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and confidence in leading a classroom setting and writing educational programs.
• Confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Up-to-date with Child Protection training
• Completed Geckko Foundations training and Completed Geckko Advanced training
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• A proactive attitude and commitment to professional growth

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Family relationship building

Early childhood experience

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Our brand-new service is opening in the heart of Redcliffe, and we are on the lookout for driven Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educators to join our brand-new team at Apollo Villages.

You’ll be actively involved in educating and caring for children under five years of age, building positive relationships with children and families, and working collaboratively with your fellow Educators.

About the Role

We are seeking Educators who have a strong passion for the Early Childhood industry and child safety, and who are looking to be part of a team where your voice is heard, input is encouraged, and commitment is rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive and effective learning environment
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Ensuring all health, safety and centre policies are adhered to along with licensing, legislation & regulations.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information and working collaboratively in our team.

What We’re Looking for

• Prior experience and confidence in leading a classroom setting and writing educational programs.
• Confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.
• Experience in an early childhood setting.

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, Diploma qualification in Children’s Services or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Up-to-date with Child Protection training
• Completed Geckko Foundations training and Completed Geckko Advanced training
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• A proactive attitude and commitment to professional growth

What we can offer you

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Great Salary, recognising you
• Discounted childcare fees
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification
• Free annual child protection training
• Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences
• A brand-new centre to help make your own.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Professional development and training programs all paid for
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams
• A purpose-built Childcare Centre and Kindergarten with beautiful natural play scopes

Working Hours

Please note that the service's current extended operating hours are 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Educators will need to be available to work shifts across theses hours, depending on the operational needs of the centre

Learn more about us: https://apollovillages.com.au/

Commitment to Child Safety, Wellbeing and Cultural Inclusion

Children’s safety, wellbeing, and voices are our highest priority. Apollo Villages has zero tolerance for abuse or neglect and responds promptly to all concerns in line with legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to a culturally safe, inclusive environment that respects and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our practices actively support and strengthen cultural safety for children, families, and communities. All team members are responsible for upholding child safety and contributing to a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.