Early Childhood Educator

8 hours ago

Wavell Heights, Queensland, Australia Building Futures Montessori Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join the dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Montessori childcare environment at Wavell Heights (Brisbane northside) as we fulfill our
Safe, Smiling and Smart
 philosophy.

No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointment 
all

Educators will be supported to complete 
Montessori qualifications (in addition to ECEC qualifications)
 through our affiliated training college, 
MECTA
Funding available for eligible trainees and apprentices can result in no out of pocket expenses for course fees. Enrolment eligibility conditions apply.

* 
Please note, the pay rate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Above Award wages plus location allowance.

  • Paid Staff Meetings.

  • Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.

  • Fully funded compliance training including First Aid and CPR certification.

  • Employee Benefits programme (FLARE).

  • Strong mentoring programme and opportunities for advancement.

  • Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.

  • Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.

  • Training in the Montessori Method via MECTA training college.

  • Annual bonus and prize draws for Montessori-qualified staff.

  • Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development to support lifelong learning.

About The Roles - Trainees, Apprentices and Qualified Educators

  • Trainees

  • kick-start your early childhood education career and get paid while you study (Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care 
    and
    Certificate III Montessori Early Childhood Education).

  • Apprentices

  • advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC
    and
    Montessori Early Childhood Education.
    Candidates
    must
    already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

  • Diploma Qualified Educators
     - gain Montessori qualifications with opportunity of advancement into senior roles.

Full Time 
opportunities available, shifts rostered between 
6:45am and 6pm
.

Selection Criteria:

  • Willingness to enrol in and complete Early Childhood Education and Care
    and/or
    Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications at Cert III or Diploma level (if not already held).

  • For entry level positions - achievements in volunteering, sport or hobbies.

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

  • Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid paid Blue Card (WWC). Restricted persons need not apply.

About Us:

With more than 
15%
 of employees having served with this family-owned company for 
at least 10 years
, and 
30%
 of Wavell Heights staff having been with Building Futures for 
more than 5 years
, you aren't just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive team environment.

Building Futures Montessori
is south east Queensland's leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations, and into affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the "Your Child's Day" app.

Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date resume and cover letter.

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