Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services!

The Opportunity: Assistant Educator (INCLUSION SUPPORT)

This position is for the Senior Kindy space (3-4) but not limited to.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week
• Location: Gatton
• Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
• Compensation: Up to $30 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!
• Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees.
• Relocation support!

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.
• 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:

• 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.

Your Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the care and education of children through supervision and engagement
• Prioritize children’s health and safety.
• Engage in joyful, educational activities, inspiring a love for learning.
• Build strong relationships with families and fellow educators.
• Hygiene and cleaning practices, nappies, mopping and tidy up

Qualifications:

• Sense of humour, strong work ethic, and reliability.
• A certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education or actively pursuing one.
• Current Qld Blue Card.
• Passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for children.

About Us: Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre opened in March 2004 and cares for up to 117 children aged from birth to school age each day. Our staff 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 professional development, featuring our own conferences with renowned keynote speakers and ongoing learning opportunities.