Ever dreamt of being the spark that lights up a child's world? β¨ Well, the Uniting Early Learning (UEL) team has an opportunity that might just be your calling!
What's The Gig?
As an Educator, you'll be the superhero assisting in delivering top-notch care and education at our Kirwan Centre, on a casual basis.
A Sneak Peek Into Your Daily Adventure:
- Dive into the magic of preparing and delivering an awesome educational program. Imagine setting up activities that make learning feel like playtime. π¨π
- Engage with little minds in a world of educational adventures. Think of it as being the guide on their journey of discovery. ππΆ
- Step into the realm of care and education duties, from welcoming families to supporting emotional needs, building secure relationships, and sharing mealtime joy. ππ€
- Keep the space shining bright with general cleaning tasks. A little sparkle goes a long way! β¨β¨
About You
You're a passionate soul who believes in creating quality learning experiences for children. You thrive in a community-driven environment, celebrating each child's uniqueness π
You're someone who can:
- Support and assist in implementing a well-planned program, ensuring individual and group needs are met. π§ββοΈβ
- Capture the magic by documenting observations, assessing learning behaviour, and creating engaging indoor and outdoor learning havens. πποΈ
- Guide children with care, empathy, and respect, fostering positive interactions. β€οΈπ€
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:
- Early Childhood Certificate III or equivalent qualification (approved by ACECQA). ππ
- Know the ins and outs of Early Years Learning, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, and National Quality Standards. ππ
- Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card). π΅π³
- First Aid, CPR, and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification. ππ
What's in it for You?
- π€± Paid Parental Leave β because family comes first
- π An extra Day off at Christmas β 'tis the season to be merry!
- π Generous professional development opportunities
- π Paid renewal of your Blue Card and First AidΒ
- π©Ή Reimbursement for immunisations required to work in the industry
- π Reward and Recognition program
- π Centre closes between Christmas and New Year allowing all staff to have time off with loved ones
- πPaid one Pupil free day allowing for staff to set up their environments the first day back after Christmas
- π²πΆπ½ 50% childcare discount
About Us
We're a cozy, community-based family with a fun atmosphere. Proud to have long-term caring and experienced educators, we offer:
- Small size centre with a capacity of 44 children a day.
- Three separate rooms catering to different age groups.
- Beautiful, large, natural outdoor play space.
What sets us apart:
π We're part of the Uniting Church in Queensland, who has been serving families through childcare services since 1964, driven by a mission-based, values-centric philosophy. We prioritise quality learning outcomes and a values-based philosophy. We're part of something bigger and believe:Β
- In cooperating to make the world a better place
- In the inherent value of all people
- In the human need for connection, acceptance and trusted relationships
- That communities are strengthened when everyone is supported
- That by working together we can achieve great things
Ready to Dive In?
If this sounds like your kind of adventure, hit the "Apply" button. We can't wait to welcome you into our magical world. ππ
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