Permanent Part time or Casual Educator

The Cottage Ashmore ELC; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Small, boutique setting

Job summary

The Cottage Ashmore Early Learning Centre is seeking a warm, passionate educated educator to join our small, family-owned team. This permanent part-time or casual role offers flexibility, a supportive manager, and a home-like environment where children, families and educators are valued.

You'll contribute to play-based learning, build relationships, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment. EYLF and NQS knowledge and First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Current Working with Children Check/Blue Card
• Current First Aid/CPR/Asthma and Anaphylaxis or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Be warm, caring, energetic and passionate about early childhood education
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and educators
• Create fun and meaningful play-based learning experiences
• Understand EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Contribute observations and documentation of children's learning
• Maintain safe, clean, engaging learning environments
• Collaborate with the team and contribute ideas to the program and QIP
• Be proactive and ready to help wherever needed
• Have fun with the children

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III or working towards

Current Working with Children Check

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Come and join our little Cottage family!

The Cottage Ashmore Early Learning Centre is looking for a warm, passionate and enthusiastic qualified Educator to join our beautiful little team in either a permanent part-time or casual position.

We are a small, family-owned and operated, boutique early learning centre nestled in the leafy streets of Ashmore. With just three rooms and 45 children per day, we pride ourselves on being a true home away from home – where our children, families and educators are genuinely known, valued and cared for.

We aren't a big corporate centre, and we don't want to be! We love the close-knit, family feel that makes The Cottage such a special place to work.

What you'll love about The Cottage

• Small, cosy three-room centre
• Supportive and approachable management
• Permanent part-time or casual hours available
• Flexibility and work/life balance
• A friendly, welcoming and experienced team
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Beautiful relationships with our children and families
• Genuine appreciation for the important role our educators play
• A centre where your ideas, strengths and personality are valued
• Above-Award remuneration for the right applicant

About the role

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves working with children and wants to be part of a team that makes their days fun, safe, nurturing and full of learning.

You'll work alongside our educators to create engaging play-based experiences, build beautiful relationships with our children and families, and contribute to the warm and welcoming environment we are so proud of at The Cottage.

• Be warm, caring, energetic and genuinely passionate about early childhood education
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and fellow educators
• Create fun and meaningful play-based learning experiences
• Have a good understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Support children's individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Contribute observations and documentation of children's learning
• Help maintain safe, clean, engaging and inviting learning environments
• Work collaboratively with our team and contribute ideas to our program and QIP
• Bring a positive attitude and be willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Most importantly – enjoy having fun with our little people!

What you'll need

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III, or actively working towards an approved qualification
• Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain
• Geccko child safety training
• Knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliability, organisation and a genuine love for working with children

Why The Cottage?

We truly believe that happy, supported educators create the best environment for children.

We want our educators to feel appreciated, listened to and excited to come to work. We're proud of our little Cottage community and the beautiful relationships our team has built with our children and families.

So, if you're looking for something a little different from the big childcare centres and would love to become part of a small, supportive and genuinely caring team, we'd absolutely love to hear from you.

Come and see what makes our little Cottage so special.

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