Educational Leader/Early Childhood Teacher

3 days ago

Ripley, Queensland, Australia Kids Early Learning Centres Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our NEW Ripley Kids Early Learning Centre is a purpose built, Reggio Emilia inspired centre. This beautiful centre is licensed for 160 places a day consisting of beautiful studios, Library, art atelier and multiple outdoor learning environments. Ripley Kids Early Learning Centre really is the centre that children deserve.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate (non-contact) Educational Leader/Early Childhood Teacher to join our amazing team of professionals. The successful applicant will have ongoing support from an experienced management team including an onsite Centre Manager and a Leadership & Business Manager.  You will also be closely mentored by the Head of Pedagogy for the company. This is of course coupled with ample Professional Development opportunities to ensure quality implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach. The successful applicant will lead with experience, dedication, commitment and professionalism.

The successful applicant will:

  • Hold a Diploma of Children's Services OR Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved qualification).
  • Show a clear understanding and passion of the NQF (National Quality Framework) and QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines).
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
  • Have a thorough understanding of the Assessment and Rating process
  • Show a genuine interest in the Reggio Emilia approach
  • Hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card, First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training

In return we will offer you:

  • Supportive working environment
  • Up to 95% off Childcare gap fees for all employees*
  • Above Award Wages
  • Christmas/New Years Week off to recharge
  • Paid First Aid/CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Full access to our total wellbeing platform Telus Health including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your household

Kids ELC invests with loyalty and commitment in its team members through professional development. We believe that it is only through equipping our Educators fully with the tools required can they in turn become successful in their roles and thus creating the highest quality environments and programs for our children. We encourage a healthy balance of work/home balance and engage with the 'FISH' philosophy to encourage happy and productive working relationships and workplace.

Eligible applicants for this position, MUST have significant experience working as an Educational Leader and hold the appropriate qualifications as well as hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card, First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training and be competently aware and understand the assessment and rating processes.

If you would like to be considered for this fabulous opportunity, please click apply and attach your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria as well as a picture of something that you value and why

For more information on Kids Early Learning Centres, please visit our website ).

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