Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators
JOIN THE TEACHING TEAM AT KIDZCO PALMWOODS
We're looking for an Early Childhood Diploma Educator who wants to do things a little differently.
Are you an educator who believes children deserve
time, trust, connection and the freedom to be themselves?
Do you love getting down on the floor, following a child's curiosity, embracing a little mess, exploring nature and seeing where the learning takes you?
Do you want to work somewhere your
ideas are heard, your individuality is celebrated and your contribution genuinely matters?
Then we'd love to meet you!
WELCOME TO KIDZCO
Kidzco Early Learning Centre Palmwoods is a passionate, family-focused service in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We are seeking a
Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator
to join our teaching team.
At Kidzco, we believe outstanding early childhood education starts with
great relationships
— with children, families and one another.
We are proud of our supportive team culture where educators are encouraged to bring their
personality, creativity and strengths
to their practice.
We value educators who are curious, reflective and willing to think about
why
we do what we do — not simply follow what has always been done.
Our approach is grounded in:
Slow pedagogy
Authentic relationships
Nature and loose parts play
Child-led learning
Respectful, responsive practice
RIE-inspired caregiving and environments
We want children to have the time and space to explore their ideas, take appropriate risks, solve problems, develop independence and build confidence in their own abilities.
And we want our educators to have that same opportunity to
grow, explore and develop their own practice.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone who understands that children don't need us to constantly entertain them — they need educators who are
present, observant, responsive and genuinely interested in their thinking.
You understand that learning happens through play, relationships, routines, rituals and everyday moments.
You see yourself as a
learner alongside children
and are comfortable reflecting on your practice, asking questions and contributing ideas.
You will bring:
Confidence and enthusiasm for
loose parts, nature play and respectful slow pedagogy
A genuine belief in
child-led learning
, allowing children time to explore, investigate and revisit ideas
The ability to create
engaging, inclusive and thoughtfully considered environments




An understanding of children's development, play schemas and individual learning needs
The ability to develop responsive curriculum based on children's
interests, ideas, strengths and goals
Experience documenting children's learning and contributing to meaningful programming
Strong relationships with children, families and fellow educators
A respectful and responsive approach to supporting children's
social and emotional development
A willingness to share ideas and contribute to collaborative team discussions
Excellent communication skills
A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of teamwork
Confidence to mentor and support fellow educators
Professionalism, reliability and a proactive approach
A strong understanding of child protection and child-safe practices
A commitment to continued professional growth
Most importantly, we want someone who genuinely enjoys being with children.
OUR ENVIRONMENTS
Our learning environments are an important part of our pedagogy.
We provide spaces that invite children to
move, explore, create, investigate, connect and wonder.
From natural outdoor spaces and loose parts to our Bush Kindy environment, we encourage educators to look beyond traditional resources and consider what children can discover when given
time, freedom and open-ended materials.
We believe the environment can be a teacher too — and we want educators who are excited to contribute to that thinking.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
At Kidzco, child safety is part of our everyday culture.
We are committed to creating an environment where every child feels
safe, secure, respected, included, heard and valued.
We expect every educator, staff member and volunteer to actively contribute to a culture of care, professionalism, accountability and child safety.
We maintain a
zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect
and expect all team members to understand and uphold their responsibilities for protecting children from harm.
KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
ACECQA-recognised
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
, or currently working towards completion
Current approved




Working with Children Check
Completion of
Mandatory Foundations of Child Protection Training (Gekko)
Current
First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
certificates
Experience leading and developing age-appropriate programs and routines
Sound knowledge of the
EYLF, NQS and relevant legislative requirements
A genuine passion for play-based early childhood education
Experience working collaboratively within an early childhood team
Flexibility to support operational rostering requirements across
Monday–Friday
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT KIDZCO
We believe looking after our educators matters too.
When you join our team, you'll enjoy:
Generous above-award wages
Worker Retention Grant
75% staff childcare fee discount & salary packaging
Kidzco polo shirt uniform provided
— and yes, Crocs are very much accepted!
Paid annual First Aid & CPR
Paid Birthday Leave
Retention bonuses
recognising educator longevity
Paid professional learning and development
Paid staff meetings
A genuinely
positive, friendly and team-focused workplace
A culture where educators are encouraged to
be themselves
A strong focus on
nature, natural environments and child-led learning
An inclusive team with a
shared vision and values
A well-resourced service rated
Meeting the National Quality Standard
Dedicated
Educational Leader support
Coaching and mentoring from experienced educators
Access to an
online learning management system
, with paid time off the floor for skilled learning
Highly supportive and approachable management
Digital programming
, with tablets and laptops available within learning studios
WE WANT YOU — NOT JUST YOUR QUALIFICATION
If you're looking for somewhere to simply turn up, follow a program and tick boxes, we may not be the place for you.
But if you're an educator who wants to:
~Think.
~Question.
~Create.
~Connect.
~Explore.
~Grow.
And have a little fun along the way...
Then
Kidzco might be exactly where you belong.
We are looking for educators who want to be part of something meaningful — a team that supports one another, values individuality and genuinely cares about the children and families we work alongside.
Two professional references will be sought as part of the application process, including one reference from a management/supervisory position in your most recent role.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available at this time.
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📌 Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators (Queensland)
🏢 Kidzco Early Learning Centre
📍 Queensland