Job Description

Lead Educator - Outside hours school care

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Kinder Cottage Early Education Centre – Highland Park QLD

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We are looking to fill the position of a Diploma qualified person for our Outside School Programme to join our boutique Centre situated in a lovely neighbourhood in Highland Park on the Gold Coast.

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The Outside School Care position is part time (approximately 30 hours per week), and is working with our small before and after school group plus vacation care programme. A full drivers license is required as it will be a requirement to drive our small commuter bus. A flexible roster would be provided within our operating hours of 6.30am to 6.00pm.

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We hope to attract a person who wants to have fun and to also work as part of a team, are considerate of the people they work with, along with the children they care for.

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Our Centre philosophy centres around the theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. We cater for babies through to school age children, and include a Queensland Kindergarten Education Programme in our four year old room. We have a bus service for our before and after school care which services several local schools, plus we also operate a vacation care programme for our school children.

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As a member of the Kinder Cottage team, we offer our employees:

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An inclusive and welcoming team environment to work and study.

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Opportunities for growth, development and career advancement

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Subsidised childcare fees for employees

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counselling for employees through our employee assistance programme

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uniforms

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Flexible work environment where possible

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All Applicants are required to have:

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A passion to educate and care for children

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A willingness to study, learn and work within a team setting

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An approachable, friendly and positive attitude

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The ability to have fun and enjoy the company of children

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Current Working with Children Check

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Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

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A Diploma in Childcare for the outside hours school position

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If you are passionate and possess these skills, we would love to hear from you and have you join our team.

📌 Lead Educator - Outside hours school care (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Kinder Cottage Early Education Centre
📍 City of Gold Coast