Carmichael Kids Child Care and Early Learning Centre is seeking an experienced and passionate Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to join our Pre-Kindy room.

Carmichael Kids is a not-for-profit Christian Early Childhood centre with a Christ centred approach encompassing the values of love, kindness, patience, dependability and trust.

What you get from joining the Carmichael community:

• Above award wages + ECEC retention payment
• Staff Discount offered at Kids/Kindy/OSHC
• Support from our 2 off-the-floor and out-of-ratio Educational Leaders
• Support from our off-the-floor and out-of-ratio Inclusion Leader
• On site Café and secure staff parking
• Guaranteed two-week Christmas closure annually
• Contracted cleaners who deep-clean the service each night, allowing our educators to focus on the families and children within their care
• On-site maintenance team who are dedicated to the upkeep of our service
• Beautiful, modern state of the art facilities
• Strong connection with Carmichael College - Staff discount offered
• A not-for-profit organisation committed to the community
• A fantastic work and team culture with multiple progression opportunities
• Ongoing paid professional development and training
• Supplied uniforms
• On site chaplains, pastoral care & counselling services
• Extensive support from the Management Team
• Fun, inclusive campus community environment

Responsibilities of the role:

• Implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Uphold the requirements of a Child Safe Organisation and our commitment to child safety. The successful applicant will have understanding of the 10 Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle.
• Leading the development of the educational program including planning and programming and creating provocations suitable for a play-based learning environment.
• Ensuring programs are inclusive and reflect the holistic needs of all children.
• Building positive relationships with parents and children.
• Ensuring the care and development of each child in the group and support the monitoring their educational achievement.
• Passion for integrating the Christian faith and character development in all aspects of our environment, reflective of the Service Philosophy.

Position Requirements:

• Valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check QLD).
• Relevant ACECQA approved Qualifications.
• First Aid and Anaphylaxis Training.
• Asthma Management Training.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.