Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Redcliffe Young Mothers for Young Women offers support to young pregnant and parenting women, 20 years and under, their children and families who reside in the Redcliffe region. Young women can access a variety of different services through Wellspring Hub including group work, case management, antenatal services, child health clinic and other visiting services.

The program provides a two-generation approach meeting the needs of the parents and their children. We celebrate the strengths of young women who are parenting and recognize issues related to housing, health, social isolation, employment, education and income are interconnected and solutions require an integrated approach.

Micah Projects has recently commenced work in partnership with Hand Heart Pocket. This new project aligns with both the Micah Projects Strategic Priorities and the Hand Heart Pocket goal to ensure that 10,000 of Queensland’s at risk young people have the outcomes they need to thrive in adult life. The project aims to improve the health, wellbeing and meaningful engagement (through study, work or other avenues) of young people who are pregnant and parenting. It builds on and extends the long-standing Young Mothers for Young Women programs run by Micah Projects in Brisbane and Caboolture.

The project includes an Early Childhood Educator Role to establish and implement an early childhood group program for the Redcliffe program, aligning with our existing Brisbane program.

The ultimate aim is to support the resilience and stability of young families to allow both parents and children to thrive.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Early Childhood Educator to work as part of the Caboolture Young Mothers for Young Women (CYMYW) team to assist in the establishment and implementation of an intensive early childhood development support program for children of vulnerable families including young pregnant and parenting women 20 and under

This is a part time employment opportunity until June 2027 at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and delivery of early childhood program in partnership with RYMYW staff, family support workers and parents.
• Apply the Parents as Teachers two-generation approach to fostering early childhood and parenting development.
• Work collaboratively with families, other staff, organisations and community to ensure positive outcomes for children of vulnerable families.
• Commitment and contribution to a safe workplace as per the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, including compliance.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with children from birth to school age and the development and implementation of early childhood programs that support the learning, social and emotional development of children with complex issues.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of the Australian Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents to improve their relationships and interactions with their children, and support their role in promoting school readiness and the healthy development of children including capacity and willingness to conduct home visits with vulnerable families.

Demonstrated ability to support families to transition their children into high quality and culturally appropriate universal early childhood education and care services, including an ability to develop linkages and partnerships with such services.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.

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For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;

• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.

How to Apply:

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on "Apply Now".

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

A position description is attached.