Apprentice Lead Educator

• Afternoon Hours of 1pm to 6:00pm and full time in the holiday program
• Part-Time 2 Year contract (with opportunity for permanence)
• Retention incentive of $1250 after your first year! 

“From the moment I interviewed and toured my service I knew it was a place I wanted to be. Walking in the doors felt like a warm hug from the first day and the team has been nothing but welcoming.” - Jessica Christenson – Lead Educator, Yuingi C&K 

For Children. For You. For Always.

Are you ready to make a difference that lasts a lifetime?

At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education.

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

Find your Better Way

We are excited to offer a two-year opportunity for a Certificate III holder to take on an Apprentice position leading our Extended Kindergarten program at C&K Coorparoo and gaining your Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with the C&K College as you go, all funded by C&K.

Our goal is that at the end of your apprenticeship you will step into a permanent role as our Lead Educator.

As an apprentice with our team you will access special benefits such as:

• $1250 retention bonus after 12 months (subject to terms)
• A dedicated mentor and supervisor to guide your growth and skills development.
• Paid time during your work hours to support your study;
• Generous non-contact time to support your planning and reflection for the Extended Kindergarten practice.
• Bespoke support from your dedicated C&K College trainer invested and committed to your success.

Help shape the future of children in our care

In this role, you’ll support and guide children’s learning and development, so they become curious, capable and confident lifelong learners in partnership with one of our skilled Educators across the extended Kindergarten program running each day from 1pm to 6:00pm and full days during term breaks

Join our passionate team at C&K Coorparoo Kindergarten, where nature meets education in a lush tropical setting developed over 50 years. Our stunning playgrounds provide the perfect backdrop for children to explore, learn, and grow through play. Inspired by our visionary director and the collaborative spirit of our colleagues, we are dedicated to creating stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. If you're drawn to a workplace that values both the beauty of nature and the warmth of a supportive team, C&K Coorparoo Centre is the place for you.

As a member of C&K we’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.

• Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of $29.96-$31 per hour  plus salary sacrificing options and other employee benefits
• Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Find a healthy work-life balance with parental leave, return-to-work support, and family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres.
• We fully fund your Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Our Referral program also awards you with $1000 for referring a successful candidate so you can be rewarded for supporting your team’s growth.

What you’ll bring

You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside proven experience as an Educator in a Kindergarten or Childcare setting.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have or be willing to work towards:

• A minimum of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121 to meet eligibility requirements for entry in the Diploma qualification).
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• A Police Check current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).

We are seeking someone eager to take on their next step and grow with our supportive Apprenticeship program.

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘Restricted Person’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

Rosalie, QLD

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