Lead & Assistant Early Childhood Educators

Bluewater Village ELC; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8%–11% above award wages

Monthly staff retention bonus (15%)

Supportive management

Work/life balance

9-day fortnight

Modern facilities and resources

Birthday off with paid leave

Job summary

Bluewater Village ELC in Cairns region is seeking Lead and Assistant Educators to join our family-owned early learning centre. We offer outdoor, play-based learning with a supportive team and a 9-day fortnight option. 37.5 hours per week; permanent part-time roles available across 6:00 am–6:00 pm.

Applicants must hold a Blue Card (Working with Children Check), a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and have First Aid/CPR. Working rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Diploma or Certificate III in ECEC or pursuing it
• Experience delivering high-quality education and care in early childhood setting
• Knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to contribute to a supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Support supervision, care, safety and education of children throughout the day
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day operation of the service
• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Create welcoming, secure, stimulating and interactive learning environments
• Build positive relationships with children, families and fellow educators
• Follow child protection, health, safety and service policies and procedures
• Bring personality, ideas and passion for early childhood education to the team

Skills

Blue Card

First Aid & CPR

Positive attitude

Education

Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Lead & Assistant Early Childhood Educators

Lead & Assistant Educators – Come Join the Bluewater
Crew!
Calling all Early Childhood Education & Care superstars!

Are you a passionate educator looking for a workplace where you can love what you do, feel supported by your team, and have a little fun along the way?

Bluewater Village Early Learning Centre is looking for enthusiastic Lead and Assistant Educators to join our team.

We are a family-owned and operated service with a strong focus on creating a positive, supportive and inclusive workplace. We believe happy, valued educators create the best environments for children — so supporting our team is just as important to us as providing exceptional education and care.

Our approach embraces outdoor, play-based learning, giving children plenty of opportunities to explore, get messy, take appropriate risks, create, investigate and learn through meaningful experiences.

Why Bluewater?

We think there should be some pretty great perks that come with doing such an important job!

• 8%–11% above award wages in recognition of your skills, experience and dedication

• Monthly staff retention bonus equivalent to 15% above award

• A genuinely supportive and hands-on management team

• A strong focus on work/life balance, health and wellbeing

• The option of a 9-day fortnight

• Modern facilities and high-quality resources to support great practice

• And because nobody should have to work on their birthday… enjoy your birthday off with paid leave!

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside our Centre Director, Assistant Director and wider educator team, you will:

• Support the supervision, care, safety and education of children throughout the day

• Contribute to the smooth and successful day-to-day operation of the service

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with approved learning frameworks

• Create welcoming, secure, stimulating and interactive learning environments

• Build positive relationships with children, families and your fellow educators

• Follow all child protection, health, safety and service policies and procedures

• Most importantly, bring your personality, ideas and passion for early childhood education to our team!

What We're Looking For

You will have:

• A current paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

• Currently hold or working towards A Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Experience delivering high-quality education and care within an early childhood setting

• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations

• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard

• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one

• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment

Permanent part-time applicants to be available to work 37.5 hours per week across our operating hours of 6:00 am–6:00 pm.

Looking for something more flexible? Educators interested in joining our casual pool are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship or accommodate restricted working hours for these positions.

Sound like your kind of workplace?

We'd love to hear from educators who want to bring their skills, personality and passion to Bluewater Village ELC.

Come join the Bluewater Village Crew — where great educators are valued, supported and encouraged to shine.