Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services
The Opportunity: Educational Leader
* Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week
* Location: Glasshouse Mountains
* Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
* Compensation: Up to $40 per hour + super
Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?
* Exceptional Benefits:
o This role is non-contact (off of the floor)
o Flexible working hours for a work-life balance that suits you.
o Enjoy a competitive salary, well above the award
o Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees.
o Relocation support
* Investment in Your Growth:
o Company Educational Leader meetings to network & collaborate.
o Access to career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations.
o On-the-floor mentoring, ensuring ongoing support and growth.
o Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection certifications.
o QCCS is a facilitator of the QLD Qualifications Pathways Program – a scholarship providing wrap around support and subsidy to create a skilled, supported, and valued early childhood workforce.
* Personal Well-being:
o Receive free uniforms, making your mornings hassle-free.
o Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well-being counselling.
o Utilize our company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing development and skill enhancement.
Are You the Right Fit?
* We're looking for someone who:
* Shares our values
* Is committed to personal growth
* Understands adult learning and collaboration
* Values the process over the product
* Builds a sense of belonging and respect within the team
* Adds value to the educational environment
* Is excited by positive change and continued growth
* Is a flexible, innovative, and visionary learner
What We Value in Leadership:
* Inspires each educator to reach their potential
* Embodies 'researcher as learner'
* Is excited about learning and sharing new things
* Supports the team in learning from mistakes
Our Aspirations:
* Collaborative team approach to quality education and care
* Shared values and goals actively worked towards
* Frontline pedagogical innovation
* Environment of professional learners
We Would Love You To Have:
* A Diploma of Early Childhood Education
* Previous experience as a room leader/educational leader
* Use your amazing coaching techniques to help develop reflective practices
* Identify areas of improvement and support educators in their planning
* Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and maintain a professional manner in the workplace
* Have a strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS
* A current Qld Blue Card
* Be passionate about a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for our children
Our Company:
Queensland Childcare Services has been around for over 30 years and aims to be at the forefront of the Early Childhood Education sector. Our 24 centres offer a range of services to our families such as beach, bush and farm kindy, swimming and Healthy Bodies Programs. We even have our own dietician. We value our team and offer the latest professional development opportunities as well as hosting our own conference with key note speakers.
Our Centre:
Glasshouse Early Education Centre is located on the main road just 450m from the Glasshouse Mountains State School. Our Centre opened in October 2006 and caters for 151 children aged from birth to 5 years. We offer quality programs for our children such as swimming lessons, bush kindy, and music and movement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Educational Leader who aspires to create a positive impact, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping a future where every child's potential is unlocked through quality education and care.