Early Childhood Educator

5 hours ago

Forest Lake, Queensland, Australia Building Futures Montessori Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Join the dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Montessori childcare environment at Forest Lake (Brisbane West) 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.

About The Roles - Trainees, Apprentices and Qualified Educators

  • Trainees

  • entry level early childhood education assistant opportunity, kick-start your career and be paid while you study Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III Montessori 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 future potential for advancement into senior roles.

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

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

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Above Award wages and paid Staff Meetings.

  • Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.

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

  • Employee Benefits and Discount 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.

Selection Criteria:

  • Willingness to enrol in and complete Early Childhood Education and Care 
    and
     Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications (if not already held).

  • For apprentices/diploma level positions
    candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

  • 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
, 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.

Building Futures is committed to being a 
child safe organisation
 and has adopted the Queensland Government 
Statement of Shared Commitment
.

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

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