Qualified Educators

_**Introduction to Buttercups - what we are about**_

**‘Come join us’ - **Building Brighter Futures is not just a ‘catch phrase’. It's 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

**About our Centre**:
Our newly purpose built, family orientated Service provides a home away from home for the little ones in our community. Nestled in Brookside Waters we have onsite parking with public transport only a short walk away.

We have a diverse team of passionate and collaborative educators who believe the education and care of our children is paramount. We strongly believe in empowering our educator’s professional growth and provide opportunities for career progression through the company.

The Buttercups way focuses on developing and embedding meaningful relationships with the children, families, and educators within our service. Through building our foundational relationships it allows us to scaffold the children’s learning focusing on their development and individual interests.

**The Opportunity**:
Due to the growth of our Centre we are looking for a passionate part-time or full-time Diploma Qualified or Cert III Educators (including Room Leaders) 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. Room Leaders may have the opportunity to act as a Responsible Person at times when the Centre Manager is absent from the Centre, assuming responsibility for the day-to-day operation and administration ensuring the provision of high quality early childhood education and care to children and their families.

**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**.

**What we are offering**:

- Supporting our families through up to 95% staff discount on childcare fees and salary packaging options.
- Accessibility to great staff incentives, discounts and rewards.
- Investing in employee growth and development.
- Attractive salary with above award rates.
- The exciting opportunity to be involved with an expanding company.
- Team building events and staffing celebrations throughout the year.

**What you’ll bring**
- Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care, or ACECQA approved Equivalent, or working towards the qualification.
- 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, Working with Children Check, and up to date immunisation and Police Clearance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Copy of your Qualification
- Copy of your Working with Children Check
- Work Rights Evidence (Passport, Visa details, birth certificate)
- We look forward to hearing from you_

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $53,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care? (preferred)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)