Educators

Retention Award - $1000 after 6 months
- $23.65 - $29.27 per hour + Super + Salary Sacrifice
- Only 7 mins from Ferny Grove Train Station
- Grow with us with unrivalled support for your learning and development

**Where Every Child Flourishes**

We are Queensland’s biggest childcare and kindergarten provider with nearly 350 early services located across our sunny state. We strive to encourage a love of learning through our curriculum approach of Listening and Learning Together

Our team are driven by our purpose of nurturing and inspiring children to succeed and passionate about our culture of collaboration, inclusivity and dedication to the growth of all our people, little or otherwise
- Our_**_ Upper Kedron Childcare Centre_** is nestled within the natural bush of Upper Kedron, within the master planned community of Ellendale, this new early learning centre has been designed in collaboration with educators and architects, to create inviting spaces for children to explore, discover, learn and play.

We invite you to join our Upper Kedron team as an **Educator**. As a qualified Educator, you will be responsible for implementing a quality care and education program in co-operation with the group leader.

Joining us will bring you:

- **Unrivalled Support**: Join a welcoming and collaborative team committed to providing you all the training, learning and support you need to grow your skills and knowledge We want you to evolve and grow within our team.
- **Wellbeing**: Access our comprehensive support services like our Employee Assistance Program.
- **C&K's exclusive Birth to Three program** - we want you to 'slow down' and be in the moment with the children as they learn and explore the world. Our focus is on building deep and trusting relationships with the children.

**_We have a variety of hours available including both part-time and full-time positions._**

**Joining our Family**

Whether you are an experienced early childhood professional, studying or newly graduated and want to join Queensland’s leading provider and be set up for an amazing career journey, we are excited to speak to you You will be energetic, fun and committed to supporting and guiding children’s learning and development.

We asked our new Director ‘Michelle Dale’ to tell us about her experience so far, and this is what she had to say;
- "Even though I am new to the C&K family, I already feel like I belong. C&K is a place where you feel valued and appreciated for your skills and knowledge within the industry. I am surrounded by a team of professionals that offer support and advice that I know I can pull upon when needed. The Upper Kedron team is one that values and respect family and community connection and always put our little people first. In my role as Director, I feel confident knowing I have a team of knowledgeable colleagues that will help me achieve success within the service and support my professional growth as an individual."_

You will need to hold, or be willing to enrol and work towards
- Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood
- First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification
- Paid Blue Card or Exemption Card
- A Police Check current within 3 months or willingness to obtain one

If you are studying or hold a Bachelors in Education (Early Childhood) you will also be eligible for our Educator roles.

All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks which includes a police check. Also, all C&K employees will need to have obtained their 1st and 2nd vaccinations for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Location: Upper Kedron, QLD