Employment

COMMUNITY KINDERGARTENS

Lady Gowrie Love Street Child Centre
Lead Educator

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Headstart Lady Gowrie Community Kindergarten
Early Childhood Teacher

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Ballymore Kindergarten
Early Childhood Teacher

Position:

Ballymore Kindergarten is seeking a permanent fulltime teacher commencing Term 4, 2021. The successful applicant will also fulfil the role of Nominated Supervisor.

About our Kindy

Ballymore is a single unit community kindergarten affiliated with Gowrie Queensland. The centre offers a unique natural, bush setting for children in inner-city Brisbane. Children attend either a 2 or 3 day group each week (Monday & Tuesday 8.30am to 4.00pm and Wed-Fri 8.30am to 2.30pm) as per the Queensland schools calendar.

Our kindergarten has a long tradition of providing exceptional early childhood education with a focus on play-based learning, building positive relationships, and ensuring thoughtful, explicit communication with children and parents.  Parents and visitors to the centre highly regard the calm and caring atmosphere, the authentic engagement of staff in children’s play and explorations, and the collaborative nature of the interactions between all staff members, and with the wider community.

About the role

In developing and implementing a high-quality educational program for the children in both groups, the teacher will be closely supported by highly capable and committed part-time educators.

The successful applicant, in their role as Nominated Supervisor, will work in collaboration with the centre’s management committee in administering the centre, and will be closely supported by our office administrator.

In meeting the requirements of the role you will receive:

• Above award pay rates as per The Ballymore Kindergarten EBA,
• An allocation of non-contact hours, and
• Support from Gowrie Qld including individualised support from an ECEC who visits the centre once per term

Skills and Experience

The ideal applicant will have the following key skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in forming on-going professional relationships with families and other stakeholders within the centre’s community.
• Dedication to age appropriate pedagogy and the valuing of early childhood education with the philosophy of learning through play
• Demonstrated ability to provide and document a high quality, play based early childhood program.
• Demonstrated  leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with other staff members and  with colleagues from the ECEC Sector.
• A current understanding of  the National Quality Framework, Early Childhood Education and Care Legislation and the Assessment and Rating Process as well as the writing and maintaining of a Quality Improvement Plan.
• A commitment to best practice, to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.

The following qualifications are essential

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) 4 year trained or equivalent
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Current Suitability Card or Exemption Card for Registered Teachers
• Current Senior First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

To apply, please submit a resume and an application letter detailing your suitability for the role.

All applications must be received by 14th May 2021

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the centre to arrange a time to visit prior to submitting their application.  Please email to arrange a suitable time:- admin@ballymorekindy.com.au

 

 

 

Montessori Children’s House
Playgroup Coordinator/Guide

The Montessori Children’s House Auchenflower (which is affiliated with Lady Gowrie QLD), is seeking a Part-time/ Casual Infants’ House Coordinator/ Guide with a Diploma of Children’s Services.  A Montessori Diploma is beneficial.

We are looking for a Coordinator/ Guide, who is enthusiastic and committed with a passion to the Montessori approach and environment. The Coordinator/ Guide will need to be able to work solo and lead the parents and children who attend.

Our well-resourced Centre with excellent facilities accommodates 10-15 children in a playgroup setting. Purposeful activities are developed in a calm, nurturing and relaxed atmosphere.

Blue Card and First Aid Certification are required.

The Centre operates during school terms, hours 8.30-11.30am.

The successful applicant would commence as soon as possible.

Applications due Friday 7th May 2021. By email to: childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au.

 

 

 

 

Marchant Park Kindergarten
Group Leader

Are you;

A dynamic, motivated and experience early educator?
Ready to leverage your experience to help develop a high-quality vacation care program?
A nature lover who loves the outdoors?
Tired of lacking resources and feeling undervalued?
If so than apply today!

 

Job Description 

We are looking for a motivated and energetic person to join our team of highly experienced teachers and educators.  As the Group Leader you will be responsible for developing and running a fun holiday programme through the school holidays.

The holiday programme will be offered Monday-Wednesday 8:30- 2:40pm and Thursday-Friday 8.30-4.30pm during the QLD school holidays (April, June/July holidays and September).

You will be supported by our wonderful vacation care assistant, the management committee and the administration officer.

 

Group Leader Requirements 

• Diploma Qualified (recognised by ACECQA)
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards, Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high-quality play based early childhood programmes.
• Current Exemption or Blue Card
• Current First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Current Child Protection Certificate
• Ability to work as the Responsible Person in Charge

About Our Kindergarten 

Marchant Park Kindergarten is a well-resourced, not-for-profit community kindy set in leafy parklands of 7th Brigade Park in Geebung. We have a lovely large natural outdoor environment boasting veggie patches, native bees, worm farm, mud patch, resident possums, frog pond as well as an abundance of visiting wildlife. Our teaching team is very experienced and supported by our proactive Parent Committee and admin assistant.

 

About Lady Gowrie 

There are more than 98 Lady Gowrie Affiliated Community Kindergartens across Queensland providing an Early Childhood Education program for children in the year before they start school.

Lady Gowrie Kindergartens are community-based and are expert in tailoring their early childhood services to the needs of local children and families. Lady Gowrie Qld is the Central Governing Body (CGB) for Lady Gowrie Affiliated Kindergartens and supports each service in their provision of an Approved Kindergarten Program.

For over 80 years Lady Gowrie’s focus has been Queensland children and families, and the benefits quality yearly childhood programs bring to our communities.

 

To Apply 

Apply today by submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience Marchant Park Kindy P&C Committee President president@marchantparkkindy.com.au 

Memorial Park Community Kindergarten
Early Childhood Teacher

Position

Memorial Park Community Kindy is currently seeking a suitably qualified Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate and dedicated to fulfil a part time teaching role for the remainder of 2021 with potential for future ongoing part time position at our kindergarten located in Maroochydore.

About our Kindy

The Service is affiliated with Lady Gowrie and a rare opportunity has emerged for a confident and enthusiastic Early Childhood professional to join our diverse and devoted team of educators.

Our volunteer management committee are particularly interested in considering applicants who have effective leadership interest/experience and skills.

Role Description and Skills

The role will require you to provide a quality educational program for the children and families in supporting positive outcomes for each individual child.

The ideal applicant will have previous experience in a similar role and the following key skills:

• Respectful and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in forming on-going professional relationships with families and stakeholders from the Service Community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide and document a high quality, play based early childhood program.
• A commitment to best practice.
• A current understanding of National Quality Framework, Early Childhood Education and Care Legislation and the Assessment and Rating Process.
• A thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, make decisions, offer contributions and share skills and knowledge.
• Experience working with children that have diverse needs.
• A range of effective behaviour management strategies.

Qualifications

The following Qualifications are essential:

• Approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification (must meet ACECQA and QKFS requirements)
• Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Current Suitability Card or Exemption Card for Registered Teachers
• Current Senior First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) and an understanding of the unique role of working in a Community centre.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) (Preferred)

Position Details

This is a contract part time position, teaching a 2 day class (Monday & Tuesday) per week. Working hours are 7am – 4.30pm during school terms.

The children are 3-5 years.

The position commencement date is 7th June, 2021 and further arrangements regarding the role will be discussed with the successful applicant on appointment.

Job Type: Part Time 2021 Contract

Applications Close: 21st May 2021

 

 

Affiliated Kindergarten Relief Staff Listing

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LONG DAY CARE

Lady Gowrie Dysart Child Centre
Early Childhood Teacher

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Lady Gowrie Barrier Reef Child Centre
Early Childhood Teacher

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Lady Gowrie Barrier Reef Child Centre
Casual Educators

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