Educator

**Be rewarded for supporting the growth of our teams with a $1000 referral bonus**: - **Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of $25.10-$33.67 per hour plus salary sacrificing options.**: - **Save money with childcare discounts for eligible employees with children enrolled at a C&K Branch Centre.** - “This is what I enjoy about working with C&K; the staff truly embody the company’s purpose of nurturing and inspiring children to succeed in an ever-changing world.”_ - _Mackenzee Nicolson - Assistant Educator, Gumdale C&K_ **Are you ready to make a difference that lasts a lifetime?** 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. But times are changing, and so are we. And although we’re passionate believers that children come first, we know our people must come first, too. **Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.** **Find your Better Way** 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 journey 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. - Be rewarded for your commitment with a wage rate of $25.10-$33.67 per hour plus salary sacrificing options. - Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. - Find a healthy work-life balance with parental leave, return-to-work support, and family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres. - Save money with childcare discounts up to 75% for eligible employees with children enrolled at a C&K Branch Centre. - Fully funded Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification. - Enjoy a career with a built-in Christmas holiday break, giving you time to recharge. - Take advantage of the C&K College to further develop your skills and qualifications. - Scholarships of up to $3000 for eligible Educators who are working towards their Certificate III qualification under the Qualifications Pathways Program (QPP). **Help shape the future of children in our care** As one of our highly valued Educators, you’ll support and guide children’s learning and development, so they become curious, capable and confident lifelong learners. **At C&K Yuingi Community Childcare Centre**, your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. We have an open natural learning environment where the children explore, investigate, and extend their learning. Our experienced and passionate educators foster close relationships with families, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment. They focus on nurturing your child's curiosity, building their resilience and developing their confidence - all through the joy of learning through play. Join our team at the C&K Yuingi Centre in Oxley We’re looking for two enthusiastic, nurturing educators to take on fixed-term roles in our supportive, vibrant environment. **The first position is a 30-hour-per-week contract for 7 months, from February 10 to September 29, 2025, covering maternity leave with the possibility of extension. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact as you support our children during this critical time.** **The second position is a 12-month, part-time role working Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with 27 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight roster. Scheduled from January 6 to December 19, 2025, this role requires availability between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and involves floating between our Nursery and Toddler rooms to provide warm, caring support to our youngest learners.** **If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to join a dedicated team that values positive relationships and a nurturing approach, we’d love to hear from you** If you believe in building positive relationships as the heart of teaching, we’d love to hear from you **What you’ll bring** Whether you’re an experienced early childhood professional, newly graduated or just commencing your studies, if you’re energetic, fun and committed to guiding children’s early learning and development, we’ll set you up for success To thrive and succeed in this role, you will either have or be willing to work towards: - A minimum of a Certificate III 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). You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and