Apprentice Lead Educator

APPRENTICE LEAD EDUCATOR- Exciting opportunity to join the Team at C&K North Caloundra Childcare Centre.
- **24-month, Full Time, Lead Educator Apprenticeship**:

- **Diploma in Early Childhood Education through C&K**:

- **Take the next step in your career to be a leader**:

- **Supportive team of educators and trainers while you study/work**:

- **$57,480.06 - $59,470.88 ($29.08 - $30.09 Hourly) + Super**

**Where Every Child Flourishes**

We are Queensland’s biggest childcare and kindergarten provider with nearly 350 early services located across the Sunshine State. We strive to encourage a love of learning through our curriculum 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

**_ C&K North Caloundra_**

At C&K North Caloundra Community Child Care, we welcome children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old and provide care and early learning five days a week from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

As a home away from home, our environment provides a safe, secure and supported space for your child. Our dedicated, friendly and qualified staff nurture play-based learning, fostering a life-long love of learning. Our families love our large natural outdoor area, where we encourage children to explore, discover, play and engage in nature.

We have a wide range of cultural and linguistic background with our families and staff. This provides us the opportunity to incorporate these cultures and languages throughout the centre. Our approach to inclusion and diversity ensures that every child, family and staff member feels safe, welcomed and important.

You will be working on a fixed term full time 24 month contract with the possibility of a permanent contract after studies have been completed. We are looking for an educator who can be flexible, and work shifts between the hours of 6.30am - 6.00pm on rotating rosters.

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.
- Hold a completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or related qualification
- Prior experience within Early Childhood Education across all age groups within a childcare setting
- Ability to commit to and complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through C&K College of Early Childhood for the duration of the contract
- Possess an enthusiastic attitude towards the care and education of young children

**About C&K College of Early Childhood**

C&K College of Early Childhood is a Nationally Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering training to early childhood educators and carers since 1998. Via this apprenticeship pathway, our aim is to deliver quality education and training by providing work-based mentoring, tailor-made tutorial sessions delivered by experienced trainers and assessors and access to Development resources and C&K policies and procedures

All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks which include a police check and, as a condition of employment, all employees are required to have 1st and 2nd COVID Vaccinations.

Location**:North Caloundra**, QLD