2 X Afternoon Educators - Part-Time

Kids ELC is a privately owned company currently operating several centres across Queensland. All of our centres have been rated as EXCEEDING the National Quality Standards.

Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre is a Reggio Emilia inspired early learning centre located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. This beautiful double centre is licensed for 175 places a day across ten beautiful studios. We are looking for confident and experienced educators to join our existing team. Catering for children aged six weeks to five years our facilities and philosophy are unrivalled in the Early Childhood Education industry. With a high quality Sustainability program, large natural playgrounds and outdoor Ateliers, Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre really is the centre that Taigum deserves.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for 2 x experienced/passionate Educators to join our team 5 days a week on a set shift (2:00pm - 6:00pm) Monday - Friday.

The successful applicants will:

Essential Criteria:

• Take pride in the presentation of the centre
• Possess a genuine desire and commitment for working with children
• Be willing to work as part of a team to provide high quality care for children
• Express a genuine passion or interest in the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Hold a Certificate III OR Diploma in Children's Services (or be working towards)
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
• Show an understanding of the the NQF (National Quality Framework), EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) MTOP and if applicable QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines)

In return we will offer you:

• Supportive working environment
• 95% off Childcare gap fees for all employees*
• $1 - $2 Above award wages (depending on your level of experience)
• 5 weeks annual leave*
• Paid First Aid/CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• National and International Professional development opportunities, including an opportunity to partake in the companies annual study to over to Reggio Emilia in Italy 
• 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 educators 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 experience, 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 aware of and understand the assessment and rating processes.

If you would like to be considered for this fabulous opportunity, please click apply OR email a cover letter addressing the essential criteria along with your resume and a picture of something that you value to [email protected].

For more information on Kids Early Learning Centres, please visit our website (www.kidselc.com.au)

** Pay rate may vary from advertised amount if working towards a qualification