**Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services!**
**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for a number of dedicated and passionate Educator's to join our team in a casual capacity at Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre. If you are passionate about early childhood education, providing quality outcomes for children and working with a team of professionals that share your enthusiasm and commitment, we want to hear from you!
- Up to 38 hours with flexibility
- $34-$43 per hour + super
**Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?**
**Exceptional Benefits**:
- Flexible working hours for a work-life balance that suits you.
- Enjoy a competitive salary - **well above the award wage** rate.
**Investment in Your Growth**:
- Access to career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations.
- On-the-floor mentoring, ensuring ongoing support and growth.
- Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection certifications.
**Personal Well-being**:
- Receive free uniforms, making your mornings hassle-free.
- Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well-being counselling.
- Utilize our company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing development and skill enhancement.
**Position requirements**:
The successful applicant must be passionate, reliable, flexible, have attention to detail and be able to meet the following criteria;
- **Assistants** - Certificate III qualified or studying towards
- **Lead Educators** - Diploma in Children's services or studying towards and hold a Certificate III
- All staff must hold a current first aid, CPR & Asthma Anaphylaxis training and a current Blue Card
- Be available within our Centres opening times and for last minute shifts
**Your day-to-day**:
- Each day you will contribute to the care and education of children, through supervision and engagement
- Children’s health and safety will always be your first priority
- You will sing, laugh, play and get messy while you are at work
- Then we clean up, there are nappies to do, mopping and cleaning as part of our general hygiene practices
- We will cover the costs of your study if you would like to upskill in your career
**Our Centre: Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre**opened in March 2004 and cares for up to 117 children aged from birth to school age each day. We have a great team of long term staff and are passionate about providing our children and families with amazing programs like Farm Kindy and Heathy Eating workshops. Acknowledging Country is a common practice in our service where we respect the continuing connection of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners and Custodians to the land on which our service stands.
**About Queensland Childcare Services**: With over 30 years of excellence, Queensland Childcare Services is a leader in the Early Childhood Education sector. Operating 24 services, we offer diverse services including beach, bush, and farm kindy, swimming programs, and Healthy Bodies initiatives. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our team's continuous career development, featuring our own conferences with renowned keynote speakers and ongoing learning opportunities.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $34.00 - $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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