Early Childhood Educator

$30-$38 per hour including bonus and EWRP

Join the dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Montessori childcare environment at Blackstone (Ipswich) as we fulfill our Safe, Smiling and Smart philosophy. https://buildingfutures.com.au/blackstone/.

No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointment all Educators will be supported to complete Montessori qualifications (in addition to ECEC qualifications) through our affiliated training college, MECTA https://mecta.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, the pay rate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.

Employee Benefits Include:

Above Award wages.

Paid Staff Meetings.

Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.

Fully funded compliance training including First Aid and CPR certification.

Employee Benefits programme (FLARE).

Strong mentoring programme and opportunities for advancement.

Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.

Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.

Training in the Montessori Method via MECTA training college.

Annual bonus and prize draws for Montessori-qualified staff.

Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development to support lifelong learning.

About The Roles - Apprentices and Qualified Educators

Apprentices - advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

Diploma Qualified Educators - gain Montessori qualifications with opportunity of advancement into senior roles.

Full Time opportunities available, shifts rostered between 6:15am and 5:30pm.

Selection Criteria:

Willingness to enrol in and complete Early Childhood Education and Care and/or Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications at Diploma level (if not already held).

For entry level positions - Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

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:

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 team environment.

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.

Building Futures is committed to being a child safe organisation and has adopted the Queensland Government Statement of Shared Commitment.

Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date resume and cover letter.

Your application will include the following questions:Do you have the legal right to live and work in Australia?Please provide details of any restrictions in your cover letter.(Note - sponsorship is not available.) Do you hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113)? Are you looking for a position that is: Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?

High-quality Montessori based childcare and family day care tailored to the unique needs of families in south east Queensland. Early Childhood Education and Care and Montessori Early Childhood Education training of educators delivered onsite and online.

High-quality Montessori based childcare and family day care tailored to the unique needs of families in south east Queensland. Early Childhood Education and Care and Montessori Early Childhood Education training of educators delivered onsite and online.

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