Childcare Educators
Join the Fun at Cathedral!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have the knack for turning ordinary days into extraordinary experiences? If so, then we might have the job for you! The Cathedral School is seeking Childcare Educators to work in its licenced Childcare Centre commencing in January 2025. If you are looking for a change of role that offers no under-roof ratio and fully covered meal breaks this might be the role for you.
Why you'll love this job:
- Be a hero - you'll be a star for children, helping them with play, organising fun activities and ensuring they have a blast every day.
- Creative freedom â create fun exciting learning experiences, plan and lead games, crafts and projects that will keep children engaged and smiling.
- Build bonds - Form meaningful connections with children and their families, becoming a trusted and beloved figure in their lives.
- Team spirit - Work alongside a fantastic team of fellow educators who share your passion for making a positive impact.
From the minute you walk into our Centre you know that you have arrived at a very special place. With landscaped gardens and views of the school’s unique lagoon and spectacular rain trees, it’s a place that’s hard to beat. Our Early Learning Centre provides wonderful facilities, excellent resources including its very own toy library and allows staff to enjoy uninterrupted break times. The Centre is a part of The Cathedral School community, one built upon the foundations of connection and strong relationships with our children and families.
What makes us stand apart and adds value to your day and employment:
- No ‘under roof’ ratio!
- Uninterrupted break times!
- Competitive above award wages.
- 2.5 weeks closure over Christmas.
- Spacious learning spaces and playgrounds.
- Weekly team meeting time where room educators are relieved from class for collaborative discussion and reflection.
- Extensive ‘Toy library’ resource collection. Teachers and Lead Educators are relieved from class to borrow and return resources each week.
- Off-the floor, experienced Educational Leader who meets individually with Lead Educators and Teachers on a monthly basis.
- Fortnightly rotational roster to provide predictability of shifts.
What can we offer you:
- A supportive, collaborative, friendly work environment where fun is a priority.
- Discounted childcare and school fees.
- Complimentary uniform shirt annually.
- Free annual flu shot.
- Designated professional development days and ongoing support from an accomplished Leadership team.
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Onsite car parking.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for team members and their families.
- Paid training for First Aid and CPR refreshers including asthma and anaphylaxis.
- All meal breaks covered by float staff.
- Discounted health fund membership.
- Additional days off for permanent full-time employees.
Positions to be filled commencing 9th January 2025:
- Permanent full-time Lead Educator x 1
- Permanent part-time Assistant working a 5 day fortnight
What we’re looking for:
- Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards.
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- Valid current Blue Card (Working with Children check).
- A love for teamwork and excellent communication skills.
If you are looking for a great place to work, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume to hr@cathedral.qld.edu.au
