We are seeking a passionate, confident and proactive educator to join our team.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about outdoor education and understands the value of safe, supported high-risk play.
Experience facilitating activities such as working with tools, whittling, making fires and exploring natural environments would be highly regarded.Key responsibilitiesSupport children's learning, development and wellbeing through outdoor experienceFacilitate engaging bush kindy and nature-based activitiesEncourage children to assess risk, solve problems and develop resilienceSupport safe and responsible use of tools and equipmentAssist children to participate in whittling, fire making and other practical outdoor experiencesUse agreed communication signals to support group safety and supervisionCreate an inclusive workplace where every child feels capable, connected and valuedObserve, document and contribute to children's learningBuild positive relationships with children, families and colleaguesFollow all health, safety, child protection and risk-management proceduresWe are looking for someone who is hands-on, adaptable and willing to get involved - someone who can confidently support children as they climb, build, create,



investigate and learn through the natural world.About youTo be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and CareA genuine passion for outdoor education and nature-based learningPrevious bush kindy or outdoor education experience, highly regardedAn understanding of high-risk play and how to manage risk appropriatelyConfidence supporting children with tools, whittling, fire making and outdoor skills or willingness to learnA confident, positive and proactive approachStrong communication and teamwork skillsA commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and developmentA valid Working with Children CheckAbout usThe River School ECC provides a Creek Kindy in a nature-based Early Learning Environment where children are encouraged to explore, connect and learn through meaningful outdoor experiences, and build relationship with the environment around them.
We are attached to an independent Primary School situated on acreage rainforest in Maleny with the access to a beautiful creek which is where majority of our learning takes place.
Our program embraces outdoor education and bush kindy experiences, supporting children's confidence, independence, curiosity and connection with nature.
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📌 Kindy Educator (Queensland)
🏢 The River School
📍 Queensland