Maternity Leave Contract- Early Childhood Teacher

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Payment

Uniforms provided

First Aid & CPR paid

Wellbeing budget for Educators

Staff discounts

Online EAP access

Job summary

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten in Richlands, QLD is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for a maternity leave contract. The role focuses on delivering nurturing, high-quality early education across age groups, within a supportive, family-oriented centre.

You will collaborate with educators to create a warm learning environment, engage children and families, and uphold Child Safe standards while pursuing ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated growth mindset with a passion for learning.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and QKLG.
• Current Working With Children’s Check (Blue Card).
• Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent required.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Love of learning

Relationship building

Understanding EYLF/NQS/QKLG

Blue Card / WWCC

Education

Cert III or Diploma in ECE

Job description

Maternity Leave Contract- Early Childhood Teacher

Happy Hearts Childcare & Kindergarten – Richlands QLD

At Happy Hearts, our priority and focus are our children, families and educators. We have created a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment that allows children to begin their journey of self-discovery. We help to guide their confidence, self awareness and emotional intelligence.

We care for children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. We are a growing family business that takes pride in our Centres and offering the best to our families.

About our Company

At Happy Hearts, our priority and focus are our children, families and educators. We have created a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment that allows children to begin their journey of self-discovery. We help to guide their confidence, self awareness and emotional intelligence.

We care for children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. We are a growing family business that takes pride in our Centres and offering the best to our families.

About the Centre

Our beautiful six rooms offers outstanding design features and engaging environments in which children can learn as well as spaces to relax, recharge and research, you will love being part of this spectacular environment. We pride ourselves on engaging resources and amazing set ups of the play spaces.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about early education and shares our vision for learning.

We are looking for someone who has had experience working across all age groups and environments and can provide a warm and inviting atmosphere to our families and children.

We are looking for someone who ‘thinks outside the box’ and honours individuality and creativity. The successful applicant should be committed to engaging with children and families in a variety of ways to facilitate their individual learning styles and show a commitment to continuing their own ongoing research and professional growth.

You will have a clear understanding of Child safe practices and you will commit to building a stronger, safer culture for children as our company aligns with the 10 Queensland Child Safe Standards. We're a service that believes in your wellbeing and safety, as much as that of our children. With a no-educator alone approach, and no under-the roof ratios we're protecting everyone in our building as a priority. Here at Happy Hearts, educators work alongside another educator, regardless of ratio.

If you think you want to be part of a team of enthusiastic Educators then look no further!

Relationships keep our hearts happy!

Developing positive relationships within our Centre community, local community and global community is at the Centre of all we do at Happy Hearts. We care for our team and value your contributions. Being part of our team means you will have access to Professional and Personal Development as well as our unique Wellbeing Program.

Wellbeing Program

At Happy Hearts, we value our Educators wellbeing and have created an initiative to support this. All of our Educators have access to our Wellbeing Program which offers the following;

• Worker Retention Payment
• All uniforms paid for including a NAIDOC shirt.
• Child Protection, First Aid and CPR all paid for
• Monthly budget for Educators wellbeing
• Staff Discounts
• Access to online EAP program

Required Qualifications & Desired Skills

• A Growth Mindset,
• A love of learning,
• Ability in developing and maintaining positive relationships with children families and colleagues,
• Suitable qualifications for the role,
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and the QKLG,
• Current Working With Children's Check - Blue Card,
• Obtaining a Cert III or Diploma is required

Knowledge of relevant legislative policies, standards and requirements.

We’re excited to announce that our company is participating in the Worker Retention Payment Grant! As part of this initiative, eligible employees will receive additional payments as a thank-you for their hard work and commitment. This is just one of the many ways we show appreciation to our team.

Our Values

Our values guide our practice and we use these to build a positive and heart centered team culture.

H.E.A.R.T.S

• HOLISTIC:We believe in a holistic approach to learning for children and adults.Everyone is unique and their skills, interests and abilities are honoured here at Happy Hearts.
• E.NVIORNMENT:We acknowledge and understand the importance of the environment for all who engage in our program. The environment we create is safe, homely, flexible, natural, inviting and is a third teacher within our program.
• AUTHENTICITY:“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than you.” – Dr Seuss.We value and respect the individuality of each other, our children and families. At Happy Hearts, everyone has a voice, we lead with kindness and everyone belongs.
• R.E.LATIONSHIPS:From the moment we are born, human beings form relationships with others. We understand the basic human need to connect with others and build positive, healthy, respectful relationships with each other, our children and families.
• T.EAM WORK:Respecting and honouring each other as we strive towards a common vision of high-quality early learning is what we do. We are not a team because we work together, we are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.
• S.UPPORT:We understand that we are only as strong as the support that surrounds us and therefore value our Happy Hearts team members, our Owners and our wider support networks.We continually strive for excellence and have the support we need to achieve this.