Educator

At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow.

**Changing the trajectory of children at C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre**

Are you ready to lace up your boots and become a part of something revolutionary? We are seeking individuals who want to change the world and collaborate with children, families and community. Opportunity to participate in an innovative early learning program with a focus on relational pedagogy and attachment theory.

**C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre** is EXCEEDING in all areas and at the forefront of early childhood education, offering an intensive program to support children living with severe levels of family stress and social disadvantage. Our aim is to provide a stable and enriching learning environment, ensuring every child enters school as a confident and successful learner.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of children in your care, working collaboratively in a professional environment. Supported by coaching, mentoring, and professional development from the Parkville Institute and C&K, you'll have the tools and resources to make a real difference.
- Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Next to Strathpine Shopping Centre and close to public transport.
- Fixed Term full time until June 2026

**Join C&K and Make a Lasting Difference**

Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We want the same for you and joining C&K means impacting a child’s life trajectory for the time they spend with us and long after they leave. But so much of what we do depends on you.

We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.
- Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Find a healthy work-life balance with family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres and discounts of up to 75% of the gap fee.
- We fully fund your Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
- Access a nationally recognised qualification in the high-demand field of early childhood education and care with subsidised training for eligible students through the C&K College.

**What you’ll bring**

We’re looking for an experienced early childhood professional, if you’re energetic, fun and committed to guiding children’s early learning and development.

C&K values: we put children first, we respect each other, we work with integrity and strive for excellence in everything we do.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have:

- A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards this qualification.
- First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
- Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.
- A Police Check current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).
- C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘_Restricted Person_’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System._
- We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs._

Strathpine, Qld