Educator (immediate start)

Kookaburra Creek Kindergarten Gladstone are hiring!

We are seeking an Educator (immediate start)

Kookaburra Creek Community Kindergarten is a non-for-profit organization affiliated with Lady Gowrie and has been providing the Gladstone community with quality centre based early education for over 30 years.

Kookaburra Creek Kindergarten are in search of a dedicated and self-driven Educator for immediate start in term 4 of 2023. Successful candidates will be offered attractive and competitive wages, be paid to attend staff and committee meetings and receive fully funded BlueCard, First Aid/CPR renewal and access to fully funded professional development opportunities. This part-time role will deliver our alternate Wednesday/Thursday and Friday 5-day fortnight group program (8.15am – 2.45pm).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and adhering to service policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of care and education for our children.
• Actively contributing and implementing the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing Kindy community for all staff, children and families with a high priority on wellbeing and security
• Building strong partnerships with children, families and the community
• Working closely with our governing body and executive committee to align with our goals and values.
• Creating and delivering a dynamic education program in line with relevant curriculum guidelines to ensure an enriching and child centered learning experience

Successful applicants will have: 

• Educators: hold a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood education and Care or higher
• A passion and interest in nurturing and providing quality programs for children.
• Previous experience working with the 3–5-year age group.
• Hold a current Paid Blue Card
• Current First aid/CPR including asthma and anaphylaxis.
• The ability to work in a collaborative team environment under the guidance of the centre Director.
• A commitment to quality outputs and competence in information technology
• Possess a general knowledge and or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of relevant legislation.

All applications can be sent to Kookaburra Creek Centre Director via email at bluegroup@kck.org.au

All phone enquiries to 07 49784401