Aussie Childcare Network Forum

JOB OFFER FOR A CHILDCARE SERVICE IN LAIDLEY, QLD

We need two diploma staff in Laidley QLD. For Free Range Kids Laidley 2.

Free Range Kids Childcare is a small group of privately owned, well-resourced centres in the Lockyer Valley. We cater for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer long day care and outside school hours care in the local community.

We are currently looking for an outstanding PPT Educator to join our dedicated team. Our community reputation is of utmost importance to us, and finding the right person to complete our already amazing team is our goal.

The successful applicant will possess:

• A Diploma in Children's service or working towards the Qualification

• Current PAID employee Blue card

• Clear knowledge and understanding of the NQS including EYLF, MTOP and/or QKLG

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team of dedicated professionals

• Good written and verbal communication including the ability to build and maintain open and respectful relationships with families

• Prior knowledge, experience or training in Nature Play and/or Bush Kindy is desirable but not essential

The successful applicant will enjoy the following benefits:

• Opportunities to negotiate flexible working arrangements

• Paid ANNUAL training provided on site: Full First Aid (including CPR/Ana/Asthma), Child Protection Course, Fire/Food Safety & WHS provided

• Opportunities for growth and professional development within a fantastic family-owned small business including PAID industry-specific training opportunities tailored to individuals

• Paid uniforms upon employment AND ongoing annual uniform provisions

• Paid monthly staff meetings with meals

• Paid end-of-year company celebrations

• An established internal support structure including optimum support from a full-time (non-contact) Service Director, Assistant Director and on-site Educational Leader

• An established realistic approach to documentation that reduces the load and stress for Educators whilst MEETING outcomes of the NQS

• Weekly onsite support and guidance from Senior Management including our company's full time Operations Manager and Quality Practice Consultant

• Opportunities for networking and transferable employment between sister services in prime locations, across three regions of southeast Queensland

A small family-owned business culture of inclusion, equity and respect that extends from a hands-on Approved Provider, through to our centres and each of our staff.

If this sounds like you, and you would like the opportunity to join Free Range Kids, please forward your resume to Tabitha Swingler at Free Range Kids for more information.

frklaidley2@bigpond.com