About us

The Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit Centre managed by a parent committee and Director, is located in beautiful tropical Townsville, North Queensland, Situated right beside the beach, the Strand and the Strand waterpark.

Established in 1993, we are a long day care facility including a purpose-built Kindergarten. We cater for up to 67 beautiful children each day and strive to provide the best quality of care and education for our children, staff and families.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Time Educator that is passionate about children and their wellbeing. Ideally you have experience and are passionate about working with our children aged 3-4years old. Other opportunities may be available at the Centre for a suitable applicant.

Ideally we would like the successful candidates to commence as soon as possible and start creating and developing strong relationships with our beautiful families, our fantastic team and community.

Tasks & responsibilities

Collaborate with the Educational Leader and management team, ensuring the well-being of children.

Contribute effectively to the team, work with Educational Leader and assistant educator to deliver a high-quality service in line with legislative requirements and Centre policies.

Create a program based on the Early Years Learning Framework, tailored to individual developmental needs.

Develop, record, and maintain specific objectives for individual children based on observations.

Ensure a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment, providing constant supervision.

Interact with children, families, and co-workers to foster positive relationships.

Qualifications & experience

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or currently enrolled and studying towards (or the ACECQA-assessed equivalent)

Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Current First Aid + CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)

Commitment to health, hygiene, and safety practices.

Excellent communication skills

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a long day-care early learning setting and familiarity with Early Childhood Code of Ethics.

Benefits

PAID 20min MORNING TEA.

PAID 30min LUNCH BREAK.

Positive and inclusive work culture with supportive management.

Flexibility - We offer all of Full Time employees a 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours where possible. We offer our Part Time employees flexible days where possible.

Salary is competitive to reflect qualifications and experience, we pay $2 above award.

Work for a highly respected community-based, not-for-profit Centre located a 3-minute walk to the beach.

Staff appreciation - We celebrate our staff and provide special occasions.

Direct management: No head office or big corporation. Instead, we have a parent committee and Director.

2 weeks off over Christmas.

Paid Professional Development.

No under roof ratios.

If you would like to work for work for an inclusive, and community-spirited long day care Centre in North Queensland, and help our children grow, learn, and thrive under the shelter of our tropical yard, please email a copy of your current resume including a cover letter to [email protected] or Apply Now on Seek!

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre

(07) 4721 3983 or 0487 554 277

We look forward to hearing from you!