Educator - Merrimac

• Pays 10.25% above award | 95% discount on CEEC childcare services
• Fulfil your passion by nurturing children's growth and development
• Enjoy work-life balance with a Casual position - Control your hours

About the Opportunity

Join our growing Star of the Sea Kindergarten & OSHC team based in Merrimac. We are looking for Early childhood Educators to work on a casual basis and harness work-life balance. We are seeking enthusiastic and fun-loving educators who are passionate about supporting children in their early years.

If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about aiding children in their growth and development, and are dedicated to their learning journey, all within a fun and secure environment, we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the children to create fun recreational and educational experiences that support their well-being.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with Catholic Early EdCare’s expectations and educational philosophy.
• Participate in professional and personal development.
• You will be pivotal in developing our children's lifelong love of learning.
• Can build a strong rapport with our families, educators, and community. 

Job Requirements:

• An ACECQA approved school age qualification. A range of study areas may be recognised including: behavioural science, community services, creative arts, education, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, sports and recreation, and human welfare studies.
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Knowledge and understanding of the childcare industry practices including legislative requirements and quality frameworks.
• A passion for the education and care of children aged 6 months -Kindergarten aged in a play-based learning environment.
• Effective workplace communication skills 

The Benefits:

• Enjoy split shift and uniform allowances
• Before and After School Care shifts available giving you more time for study, family or fun providing greater work life balance.
• Opportunity to maximise your hours across a number of service locations
• Ability to create professional relationships within the school and wider community
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive management team who work together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children

About CEEC
Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth. Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community.
  
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
  
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable