Nursery Lead Educator & Educator

We are on the lookout for experienced Nursery Lead Educator and Educator to establish our second nursery room. The ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge, empathy, and a superior understanding of infant care needs, along with the ability to forge strong and nurturing connections with our families.

Our Centre: 

Situated in leafy and historic Toowong in one of Brisbane’s most iconic character homes, The Arlington promises to be an amazing education experience for children, families and staff like no other. Close to the river and with city views, we are growing a centre with an intricate blend of old and new; interweaving historic elements with modern state of the art facilities and a huge natural playscape.

Our Benefits: 

We know work life balance is important to everyone and at The Arlington we are incredibly proud to offer the following benefits to our team of educators:

• Above Award Wages & Generous Payrates - up to 6% above award rate!
• Bonuses for Referrals
• Childcare Discounts
• Generous Staff Recognition - for your hard work through initiatives and reward programs, including, birthday, anniversary & Christmas gifts, weekly casual dress day, monthly staff meal, staff celebrations and Christmas party, end of year centre awards.
• Supportive Team - You will be supported by a strong leadership team and educators who work collaboratively to provide a positive work environment. 
• Paid First Aid & Child Safety Courses: All CPR, full First Aid, and Child Safety Protection courses and certificates are paid for. 
• Brand New Purpose-Built Environments - including newly constructed natural outdoor learning environment with adventure play opportunities. 
• Ongoing professional development - PD opportunities and learning through mentoring, peer support and educational programs. Including, paid traineeships and apprenticeships are available for both Certificate 3 and Diploma Qualifications.
• Free Employee Assistance Program - to ensure you and your family are supported through your work and personal life
• Uniforms Provided
• Positive work culture 

Current Opportunities:

Lead Educator:

• Lead your team in creating and delivering an educational program that fosters infant's learning and development, while working positively in a team environment. 
• Ensure that families, children, and other educators have a sense of belonging and assess learning, reflecting effectively. 
• Nurture and provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children, and engage in networking with relevant stakeholders in the local community. 
• Maintain a range of records as required under the National Quality Framework and demonstrate the ability to provide and document a high-quality, play-based early childhood program. 
• Show a commitment to best practice and advocacy for children in our community.

Educator:  

• Effective and compassionate communication skills.
• Capacity to collaborate seamlessly in a team setting.
• Passionate about play-based learning and supporting others.
• Ability to reflect upon and implement changes for growth.
• Dedication to ensuring the safety and protection of all children.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in delivering outcomes under the National Quality Framework. 
• A strong commitment to best practices and advocacy for children in our community.
• Diploma qualification is highly desirable. 

Your Skills & Experience:

• Current Working with Children's Check BlueCard (essential) 
• A completed Certificate III and/or Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards)
• Prior experience in long day-care and working closely with infants.
• Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF.