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About the Opportunity

Join our growing Stella Maris Outside School Hours Care in Maroochydore. We are looking for Early childhood Educators to work on a casual basis and harness work-life balance. We are seeking enthusiastic and fun-loving educators who are passionate about supporting children in their early years.

Our service is licenced for 90 children and provides Before, After School and Vacation Care.  We're looking for an educator who's available for afternoon shifts (2pm - 5pm), with the flexibility to cover the occasional morning shift as needed.

If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about aiding children in their growth and development, and are dedicated to their learning journey, all within a fun and secure environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note there is a two-week close down over the Christmas period.

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 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  

The Benefits:

• Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired.
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
• Take advantage of a uniform allowance to boost professionalism, promote team cohesion, cut down on personal expenses, and play a pivotal role in maintaining a unified brand image.
• Enjoy access to our 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.
• Our OSHC service is supported by our Brisbane support office and our service is cleaned by our external contractors every evening.

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.

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.

About CEEC

Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth. Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community.

If you would like to know more about CEEC please visit our website: https://www.catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au/.

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