Early Childhood Educators

We have an exciting opportunity for Early Childhood Educators to join our well-established service and team!

Are you looking for an Educator role where:

• You are a part of an organisation that values being with children more than documentation. 
• You are working in a refreshing, homely, and uplifting environment.
• You are part of a progressive team of like-minded early Childhood professionals.

The context

Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten is an organisation which is proud to be making a significant contribution to advancing Early Childhood education, in Queensland and beyond, with its pioneering approach to teaching and learning. Based on the principles of the world-renowned Reggio Emilia Educational Project and informed by the inquiry learning approach engaged in many international schools across the globe, our curriculum is led by Dr Deborah Harcourt, who has been our consulting Chief Curriculum Officer for 9 years.

We are a highly sort after service located in the beautiful surrounds of the Western Suburbs boasting spacious natural surroundings creating a love of learning for all children and educators alike.  We are seeking passionate and motivated Early Childhood Educaotrs to join our team.

Mother Duck Child Care and Kindergarten offers the following incentives for our Early Childhood Educators:

• Supportive leadership team, who run and own the Centre!
• Fantastic team culture, giving you the opportunity to work alongside likeminded professionals with years of combined sector experience. 
• We pay, and honour well above award wages!
• Non-Contact time that is regualar and consistent for you and your team.
• Opportunity to work with, network, and be mentored by Dr Deborah Harcourt.
• Ongoing professional and career development support accompanied with feedback from experienced leaders who want to see you succeed.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Annual Bonus.
• Full uniforms provided.

Skills and experience:

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood education and care, or an approved equivalency, or working towards 
• Knowledge of the EYLF, NQS.
• Respectful communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children birth to five
• Demonstrated strong work ethic
• Current First and CPR certification
• A current working with children check
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Reggio Emilia ideal but not essential

If this sounds like you; if you have a genuine love for working with children, are enthusiastic, and motivated, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply, or email your most recent and up to date resume to **********@motherduck.com.au