Qualified Educators at Buttercups Childcare

**Introduction to Buttercups - what we are about**:
**‘Come join us’ - **Building Brighter Futures is not just a ‘catch phrase’. Its our passion and total commitment to providing a warm friendly home environment to ensure our children have the best possible start to life. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want you..

We are a family-owned, independent childcare and early learning service provider, with a genuine focus on providing quality care, having collaborative partnerships and developing meaningful connections with our children, families and the community.

At Buttercups, we recognise each child as an individual with unique abilities and this belief is supported by Buttercups core philosophy for all our staff, whatever their role, to know every child and their families. We are passionate about early education, understand it plays a critical role in the building blocks of life, the positive impact it has on the children we care for, the families who trust us and the community we are a part of.

Buttercups has an open-door policy for families and staff, we are available to answer queries, provide feedback, support or guidance to ensure exceptional outcomes. Your family is our family - It's the Buttercups way

**The Opportunity**:
Due to the growth of our Centre we are looking for a part-time or full-time passionate Diploma Qualified or Cert III Educator to join our wonderful team.

You will be working closely with other Educators to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for our children. You will provide care, supervision and education on a day to day basis, providing input into the daily schedule. You will have the opportunity to develop positive relationships with both the children and parents, providing a supportive care environment.

Casual or permanent - Part time or Full-time availability - we support a healthy work/life balance.

Buttercups roles are highly sought after, we provide our staff a rewarding and supportive working environment and a competitive salary, offering **above standard market pay rates**.

If you know someone that would be a great fit for the team, you can’t go past our referral scheme, earn a minimum of $1,000 per referral.

**What we are offering**:

- Up to 95% staff discounts after CCS
- Paid professional development
- The opportunity to be a part of a supportive and dedicated team
- Rewards and Recognition
- Team building events and staffing celebrations throughout the year

**What you’ll bring**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved Equivalent
- Current Working with Children Check & Police check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
- A warm and caring personality
- You must hold a current, First Aid certificate, WWCC, up to date immunisation and Police Clearance
- Excellent communication skills
- _Copy of your Qualification_
- _Copy of your Working with Children_
- _Work Rights Evidence_

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-37.5 per week

**Salary**: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Beechboro, WA 6063: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Clearance (preferred)
- Diploma in Children Services (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person