Early Childhood Educator

Free Range Kids Childcare are a small group of privately owned, well-resourced centres in the Lockyer valley. We cater for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer long daycare and outside school hours care in the local community.

We are currently looking for an amazing Educator to join our dedicated team. Our community reputation is of upmost importance to us, and finding the right person to complete our already amazing team is our goal.

**The successful applicant will possess**:

- A Certificate III in Children's service or working towards the Qualification
- Current PAID employee Blue card
- Clear knowledge and understanding of the NQS including EYLF, MTOP and/or QKLG
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team of dedicated professionals
- Good written and verbal communication including the ability to build and maintain open and respectful relationships with families
- Prior knowledge, experience or training in Nature Play and/or Bush Kindy is desirable but not essential

**The successful applicant will enjoy the following benefits**:

- Opportunities to negotiate flexible working arrangements*
- Paid ANNUAL training provided on site: Full First Aid (including CPR/Ana/Asthma), Child Protection Course, Fire/Food Safety & WHS provided
- Opportunities for growth and professional development within a fantastic family owned small business including PAID industry specific training opportunities tailored to individuals
- Paid uniforms upon employment AND ongoing annual uniform provisions
- Paid monthly staff meetings with meals
- Paid end of year company celebrations
- An established internal support structure including optimum support from a full time (non-contact) Service Director, Assistant Director and on site Educational Leader
- An established realistic approach to documentation that reduces the load and stress for Educators whilst MEETING outcomes of the NQS
- Weekly onsite support and guidance from Senior Management including our companies full time Operations Manager and Quality Practice Consultant
- Opportunities for networking and transferable employment between sister services in prime locations, across three regions of south east Queensland
- A small family owned business culture of inclusion, equity and respect that extends from a hands on Approved Provider, through to our centres and each of our staff

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $23.75 - $34.83 per hour

Work Location: In person