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Child Care Lead Educator
Temporary Part time position
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
Wesley Mission Queensland's The Gap Child Care Centre is a community based long day care centre providing care for up to 48 children aged from six months to five years, and proudly offers a responsive learning environment, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. Our service provides a community environment that recognises and respects the individuality, ability and potential of each child. We offer children innovative educational programs in a flexible, play-based natural environment where they can be themselves and learn about the world around them. Our service also provides a Kindergarten Program with a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Child Care Lead Educator (Group Leader) to join our team on a part time basis (30 hours a fortnight plus additional hours as required). The position will be based in our 3 ½ -5 year aged room. As the successful applicant you will have a vision for children as capable and competent learners along with proven experience in Early Childhood services and an understanding of contemporary Early Childhood practices. The Lead Educator position will work under the guidance of the Early Childhood Teacher to implement an enriched learning environment for children to help build their foundations for the early years.
In this role you will:
- Communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders
- Create responsive and inspiring learning environments for children
- Demonstrate proactive leadership qualities
- Assist to deliver a responsive kindergarten program reflecting the service philosophy and the QLD Kindergarten learning Guidelines; and children's voices in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Closely liaise with the service's educational leader & Leadership team.
- Have skills to prioritise and manage work projects efficiently and effectively.
- Have thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework
The successful applicant will hold a:
- An approved early childhood qualification (Diploma in Children's Services)
- Current Working with Children Suitability Notice (blue card) or exemption
- Approved first aid qualification, including asthma and anaphylaxis (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in working with the 3-5 year age group.
We can offer you:
- Generous professional development opportunities, including networking with other early childhood services
- Salary Packaging (which can increase your take home pay by up to $100 per fortnight)
- Access to the WMQ staff holiday units at the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
- Employer paid First Aid qualifications and Blue Card renewals
- Lifestyle benefits including discounted health insurance and employee assistance program
If you're a qualified Lead Educator seeking an exciting career opportunity we encourage you to apply!
It is anticipated that applicants would be available to start as soon as possible.
Applications must address the 'Selection Criteria' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 5pm, Tuesday 23rd June 2020.
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We are a preferred employer for older workers. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.
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