Experienced Educator/Educational Leader required at Mother Duck Kallangur

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Detail information about job Experienced Educator/Educational Leader required at Mother Duck Kallangur. Terms and conditions vacancy

At Mother Duck Kallangur, the happiness, wellbeing, development and education of children is always our highest priority.

We’ve worked hard to become an employer of choice in the childcare industry. We offer a highly-regarded professional development program and above-award remuneration. We’re proud to say that we attract and retain some of the best educators in the industry. Through strong bonds with familiar and consistent carers, each child has the opportunity to thrive.

Successful applicants must:

•  be someone with qualifications in early childhood education

• have knowledge of theories of learning and development

• have extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

•  have  an interest in reading widely and sharing information with other educators

•  knowledge of  the strengths and challenges of each approach in particular settings or with particular children

• access to current research about curriculum

• a desire to guide others in reflecting on their practices

•  have personal qualities and a willingness to listen as well as coach, mentor and reflect alongside their team

• create an inspirational vision for children’s learning and curriculum collaboratively

• motivate and connect educators to work toward shared goals for children and learning

•  guide thinking about providing for the best educational outcomes for children

•  to understand how each of the EYLF Principles and Practices contributes to a high-quality learning experience

• be able to communicate effectively with all educators and offer ideas and strategies to assist in achieving goals

• be willing to undertake further professional development to assist them in gaining a greater knowledge within all areas of the EYLF

Mother Duck Childcare and Pre-school Centre Kallangur offers the following incentives to all educators:

• Above Award Wages (8.5% for qualified educators, 6% for unqualified educators);

• Uniforms Provided;

• Generous Annual Staff Bonuses;

• Ongoing Professional Development and Support; and

• Career Progression Opportunities 

Suitable applicants must hold a Blue Card for Child Related Employment, Senior First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification (or be willing to obtain).

Please apply if you have a genuine love for working with children, are enthusiastic, motivated and a real team player. A professional attitude and impeccable presentation is essential. We prefer suitable applicants to apply in person to Amanda Shelton or Kirsty Holmes at 1370 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur between the hours of 10:00am-5:00pm. Alternatively if you are unable to apply in person please email to [email protected].