St. Michael College Early Learning Centre is an independent not-for-profit early learning centre in Caboolture, we are affiliated with St. Michael's College (Prep to grade 6).
St Michael's College community is built on Christian values, nurturing individuals and inspiring quality learning.
We respect that children learn most effectively when they feel safe and secure, therefore we put quality interactions front and centre of everything we do.
We are set in a beautiful natural environment so nature play and exploring outside the fences is an integral part of each day. We provide opportunities for true nature play into our programs to support and guide children to learn from and respect the world around them.
We have a non-contact educational leader who is available to support all our educators in their roles, we offer additional non-contact hours for all educators and aim to create a work environment where educators feel safe and secure, and truly valued for the important work they do with children.
We are an exceeding service and strive to maintain this standard every day in the quality of our interactions, creativity and professionalism in our programs.
**We are looking for**
- Lead educator for the Pre-kindy room children aged 3 to 4 years;
- 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday on a 5-week rotating shift with variable shift times from 6.30am to 6.00pm;
- Ability to exercise patience when interacting with children;
- A caring and approachable nature.
**About the role**:
- Lead your team to create and deliver an educational program that supports children's learning and development;
- Children's health and safety will always be your first priority;
- You will sing, laugh, play, and inspire learning;
- Build relationships with your families and your team of educators.
**Why choose to work at St Michael's College Early Learning Centre?**
- We truly value our educators;
- Salary 6.2% above award wages;
- All educators contributing to the program receive non-contact time;
- Lead educators receive non-contact time above award level;
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave;
- First aid, CPR, fire training, food safety & child protection courses are all provided;
- Qualification allowance for educators who hold an ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education but not in an ECT role;
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous improvement, and personal growth;
- Access to a funded Employee Assistance Program.