Educators - Diploma and Cert III

Samford Pines Child Care and Early Learning Centre; Samford Village; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford Pines Child Care and Early Learning Centre in Samford, QLD is seeking Educators (Cert 3 or Diploma qualified or nearing completion) to join our friendly team on a full-time basis. Our expansive 7-acre site offers natural learning spaces including a pine forest, creek and bush kindy.

You will create a safe, welcoming environment, form strong relationships with children and families, plan quality learning programs and document each child’s progress, while reflecting on practice and

Qualifications

• Blue Card/Exemption as required
• ACECQA approved qualification or studying candidates considered
• First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Child Protection certificate or willingness to complete online training
• Food Handling certificate or willingness to complete online training
• Experience in early childhood setting typically expected

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, fun and welcoming environment
• Form genuine relationships with children, parents and team members
• Plan and implement a quality early learning program
• Document children's individual learning
• Critically reflect and strive for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate fantastic communication skills and ability to work as a team
• Apply excellent time management and organisation skills
• Apply good working knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG, MTOP & NQS/NQF

Skills

Blue Card

First Aid & CPR

Child Protection

Food Handling

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

ACECQA approved qualification

Cert 3 / Diploma (in progress)

Job description

Samford Pines Child Care and Early Learning Centre – Samford QLD

We are currently recruiting for Educators (Cert 3 and Diploma qualified/nearing completion) at Samford Pines Early Learning Centre. Our centre is positioned on an expansive 7 acres of land with a wide variety of natural learning & play spaces including our pine forest, creek and bush kindy.

Key responsibilities

• Create a safe, fun and welcoming environment
• Form genuine relationships with children, parents and team members
• Plan and implement a quality early learning program
• Document children's individual learning
• Critically reflect and strive for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate fantastic communication skills and ability to work as a team
• Apply excellent time management and organisation skills
• Apply good working knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG, MTOP & NQS/NQF

About you

• ACECQA approved qualification or equivalent - experienced candidates who are studying will be considered
• Current Blue Card / Exemption card depending on role applying for
• ACECQA approved First Aid & CPR qualification or willing to obtain
• Child Protection Certificate (or willing to complete online training)
• Food Handling Certificate (or willing to complete online training)
• Previous experience in an early childhood setting
• Able to bring enthusiasm, flexibility, professionalism, motivation and reliability to the role

We place a strong emphasis on children's rights and believe that children are capable and confident learners. We believe in developing a 'home away from home' for the children in our care and we are striving to be the centre of choice for families in the local area. Our interactions and relationships are positive, respectful and genuine. We foster the professional growth of our team and our educators share and promote our vision for high quality education and care. All roles are supported by an experienced management team with a genuine interest in early childhood education and delivery of quality care and education.