St Mary’s Long Day Care & Kindergarten, Upper Coomera

At St Mary’s, children are given the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive as part of a supportive and welcoming community.

We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Part-Time Educator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys creating a fun, engaging, and caring environment for children.

Conveniently located at Assisi College, we provide care and education for children from six weeks of age and offer a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program for children in the year before Prep, catering for up to 59 children.

If you’re passionate about supporting children’s growth and development and dedicated to their learning journey within a positive and secure environment — we’d love to hear from you!

Hours: Permanent Part-Time opportunities available (up to 25 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the children to create fun recreational and educational experiences that support their well-being.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with Catholic Early EdCare’s expectations and educational philosophy.
• Participate in professional and personal development.
• You will be pivotal in developing our children's lifelong love of learning.
• Can build a strong rapport with our families, educators, and community. 

Job Requirements:

• Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA equivalent
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Knowledge and understanding of the childcare industry practices including legislative requirements and quality frameworks.
• A passion for the education and care of children aged 6 months -Kindergarten aged in a play-based learning environment.
• Effective workplace communication skills  
• Willingness to take Child Protection Training as required.

The Benefits:

• Earn Above award Wages and be rewarded for your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• Staff Childcare Discount: Take advantage of a 95% staff discount across 130+ CEEC Services. 
• Employee Assistance Program: providing a confidential and caring support system that prioritises your mental and emotional well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
• Employee Referral Program: Be rewarded for helping us grow our team — receive incentives when you successfully refer qualified educators to join CEEC.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe:
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.