Early Childhood Educators - Above Award Pay

**Passionate Early Childhood Educators Required at Mango Hill Early Learning, QLD**

A unique opportunity has arisen to lead young minds at Mango Hill Early Learning Centre. We are a family-owned, boutique centre catering to 86 children, aged from 6 weeks to 5 years. We pride ourselves on close family connections and relationships with children.

Our philosophy supports the concept of "risky play," further demonstrating our view of the child as capable and competent. We offer a play-based learning environment where our curriculum supports children's emerging learning, using dispositions for learning to teach children 21st Century skills.

Our service includes a family of adults and children, along with birds, chickens, a turtle, and lizards. Our children actively care for our animals, learning to interact with care and respect. Additionally, children at Mango Hill Early Learning benefit from a connection with our neighboring retirement village, fostering intergenerational relationships.

At Mango Hill Early Learning every child has the right to be safe and feel safe. We commit to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.

· Providing a safe and supportive environment for all children

· Making sure that children are not exposed to any form of harmful conduct

· Empowering children to participate in decisions that affect them and share any concerns they may have

· Making sure children know who to approach if they feel unsafe or have any child safety concerns

· Educating everyone involved in our organisation about what it means to be a child safe organisation, so that we can prevent, detect and effectively respond to child abuse

· Welcoming feedback to continuously improve our child safe policies, procedures and practices

**Your New Role**

We are seeking expressions of interest for permanent part-time educators who have experience and passion for working in the Early Childhood sector.

You will need:

- Strong knowledge and experience with the Early Learning Years Framework, National Quality Standards, and ACECQA.
- Ability to supervise, interact, and engage with all children and families, building meaningful relationships.

**Essential Skills:**

- Show initiative in guiding our intergenerational relationships.
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated, capable of leading and inspiring.
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Have a strong passion for Early Education and Care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A positive and vibrant attitude.

**Essential Qualifications:**

- Diploma of Early Childhood and Care or studying towards it, or Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care or studying towards it.
- A valid Blue Card.
- Up-to-date First Aid and anaphylaxis training.
- All mandatory training such as Child Protection, Geccko training Fire Safety, and Food Handling.

- Applicants must have valid Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive remuneration, above award + Wage Retention Payment
- Employee childcare fee discounts.
- Opportunities for growth and career progression.
- A friendly and supportive work environment with a warm team of educators and management.

If you are passionate about Early Childhood Education and want to make a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you!