Lead Educator and Educators

Crows Nest Childrens Centre; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team culture

Mentoring from experienced staff

Job summary

Crow's Nest Children's Centre in Crow's Nest, QLD is seeking passionate Lead Educators and Educators for a part-time role to contribute to high-quality early childhood education and care. You will plan and deliver engaging programs that support development across all domains in a nurturing setting.

You will foster inclusive practice, partner with families, document progress and wellbeing, and collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to best-practice learning.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check (Queensland)
• Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) or willing to obtain
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Sound knowledge of child development and the EYLF
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and colleagues
• Commitment to inclusive, welcoming environments
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Passion for early childhood education and supporting learning and development
• Leadership experience desirable for Lead Educator role

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging educational activities and play-based learning that support development in line with the EYLF
• Provide direct care and supervision to children ensuring safety and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members
• Maintain observations and documentation to inform programming
• Communicate with families about progress and wellbeing
• Maintain a safe, age-appropriate learning environment
• Support social-emotional development and positive peer relationships
• Assist with routines including meals, rest and personal care
• Lead or contribute to team meetings and planning (Lead Educator role)
• Model positive behaviour guidance consistent with centre policies

Skills

EYLF knowledge

Excellent communication

Inclusive practice

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Cert III / Diploma in Children's Services

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Crow's Nest Children's Centre is seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Educators and Educators to join our team in Crow's Nest, QLD. This is a part-time position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's development and learning in an early childhood education and care setting.

As a Lead Educator or Educator, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can thrive. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality educational programs that support children's growth across all developmental domains. This position is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional childcare and outside school hours care services.

Key responsibilities

Plan, implement and evaluate engaging educational activities and play-based learning experiences that support children's development in accordance with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework

Provide direct care and supervision to children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and individual needs are met at all times

Build positive relationships with children, families and team members to foster a supportive and collaborative environment

Maintain detailed observations and documentation of children's learning and development to inform future programming

Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress, experiences and wellbeing

Maintain a clean, safe and age-appropriate learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery

Support children's social-emotional development and help them develop positive relationships with peers

Assist with routine care activities including meals, rest time and personal hygiene as required

Lead or contribute to team meetings and collaborative planning sessions (for Lead Educator role)

Model and promote positive behaviour guidance strategies consistent with centre policies

What we’re looking for

Current Working with Children Check (valid for Queensland)

Recognised qualification in early childhood education and care, such as Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) or willing to obtain

First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Sound knowledge of child development and the Australian Early Years Learning Framework

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with children, families and colleagues

Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming and culturally responsive environments

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Passion for early childhood education and a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team in a fast-paced childcare environment

Relevant experience working in childcare or outside school hours care settings (desirable but not essential for Educator role)

Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to mentor and support other educators (desirable for Lead Educator role)

What we offer

Crow's Nest Children's Centre is committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our team. We offer a range of benefits including:

A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values team members

Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

Flexible part-time working arrangements that support work-life balance

Competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards

Access to a nurturing and stimulating environment where you can make a real difference in children's lives

Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced team members

About us

Crow's Nest Children's Centre is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care in a warm, welcoming and inclusive setting. Our centre is committed to supporting each child's unique learning journey and fostering their curiosity, confidence and love of learning. We believe in creating partnerships with families and working together to support children's development and wellbeing. Our team is passionate about early childhood education and committed to delivering programs that reflect best practice and contemporary learning approaches.