Majella Early Years Centre + Kindergarten
At Majella children have the opportunity to grow and learn as part of a supportive and extended community. 

We are conveniently located on Maundrell Terrace in Chermside West, and we care for children from six weeks and offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program for children in the year before prep.

About the Opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional Lead Educator to join our well established and long term team at Majella. We are looking for someone who can Lead and work collaboratively with their assistant in preparing programs for the children based on their interests and needs in our Senior Toddler room (2 - 3 years). The right applicant will be bubbly, fun, enthusiastic have great communuication and have exceptional knowledge around the EYLF and NQS. Our service has 5 spacious and well eqipped rooms. You will receive a minimum of 2 hours programming time each week. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply.

Hours: Full time hours. Rostered shifts will be between our operating hours (7am to 6pm) with a monthly 2 hour staff meeting. 
Remuneration: as per the Children’s Services Modern Award 2010. Level 4.1 to Level 4.3 depending on qualifications and experience - Above Award rates.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a high quality, inclusive, educational program
• Support children to grow and develop and are committed to seeing them learn and have fun in a happy, safe and nurturing environment.
• Participate in professional and personal development.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with Catholic Early EdCare’s expectations and educational philosophy.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma qualification recognised by ACECQA, or Working Towards
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework & the National Quality Standard
• Effective workplace communication skills

The Benefits:

• Enjoy above award wages and uniform allowances.
• Opportunity to maximise your hours across a number of service locations.
• Ability to create professional relationships within the school and wider community.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive management team who works together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children.  
• Opportunity to grow within the industry and organisation

At Catholic Early EdCare we share all parents’ aspirations to watch their children grow. We do this by incorporating the latest early education research and practice into our programs and creating spaces where children can connect, grow and discover. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a network of over 130 Catholic Early EdCare services in South East Queensland and part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable