AddressJoin a dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Exceeding Rated, Montessori childcare environment at Blackstone (Ipswich) as we fulfill our Safe, Smiling and Smart philosophy. https://buildingfutures.com.au/blackstone/.
About The Roles - Trainee, Apprentice and Diploma Qualified Educator Opportunities now available.
- Trainees* - entry level employment opportunity, kick-start your Early Childhood education career and get paid while you study (Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III Montessori Education).
- Apprentices - advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education.
- Qualified Educators - gain Montessori qualifications with opportunity of advancement into senior roles.
Full Time - 38 hours per week, shifts rostered between 6:15am and 5:30pm.
No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointment all Educators will be supported to complete Montessori qualifications through our affiliated training college, Building Futures Education https://bfe.edu.au/. Funding available for eligible trainees and apprentices can result in no out of pocket expenses for course fees. Enrolment eligibility conditions apply.
* Please note, payrate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.
- Paid Staff Meetings and ECEC qualification study time.
- 5% Above Award wages.
- Strong mentoring programme for all employees.
- Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.
- Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.
- Sponsored training in the Montessori Method via Building Futures Education training college.
- Annual bonus for Montessori-qualified staff.
- Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development courses to support lifelong learning.
- Annual gift card prize draws for Montessori qualified educators.
Selection Criteria:
- Trainees - demonstrated commitment/achievement in schooling, community, sport/hobbies.
- Apprentices - eligible to enrol in Diploma ECEC (Prerequisite requirement: Cert III ECEC (CHC30121 or CHC30113)
- Willingness to enrol in and complete ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications (if not already held).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
- Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid paid Blue Card (WWC). Restricted persons need not apply.
About Us:
Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations, and into affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the “Your Child's Day” app.
Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly-trained and enthusiastic team. All our Educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.
With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for at least 10 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.
Interested? Apply via Seek today with up-to-date resume and cover letter.
Email questions only to *******@buildingfutures.com.au.
