BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE / VACATION CARE EDUCATOR

The Lakes Early Learning Centre – Springfield QLD

The Lakes Early Learning Centre is a beautiful, family-owned centre in Springfield Lakes, and we are looking for a passionate, Diploma-qualified Educator to join our team and help lead our Before & After School Care and Vacation Care programs.

We offer flexibility with working hours to suit the right candidate, with opportunities to work across our school-age program and the wider centre.

Option 1: Full-Day Position During School Terms

8:30 am – 9:00 am: Support school-age children and safely walk them to school, conveniently located just across the road.

9:00 am – 2:30 pm: Work as a Float Educator across the centre, supporting educators and children wherever needed.

2:30 pm onwards: Lead and deliver our engaging Before & After School Care afternoon program.

Option 2: Split-Shift Position During School Terms

7:30 am – 9:00 am: Support children attending Before School Care and assist with the morning school transition.

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Lead and deliver our After School Care program.

During School Holidays – Vacation Care

8:30 am – 4:30 pm: Plan and deliver fun, engaging and meaningful experiences based on children's interests, including excursions, creative activities and other exciting experiences.

Drive our centre's 10-seat bus approximately two days per week for excursions and planned activities.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about creating a positive,



engaging environment for school-age children. If you enjoy building relationships with children, supporting a great team and helping create memorable experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging Before & After School Care and Vacation Care programs

Create experiences that reflect children's interests, ideas and voices

Maintain positive communication with children, families and team members

Create a friendly, secure and stimulating learning environment

Regularly evaluate programs and make improvements where needed

Maintain high health, safety and child protection standards

Support educators across the centre as a Float Educator

About you

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

Enthusiastic, creative and engaging

Solid communication and relationship-building skills

Can plan and deliver fun, meaningful experiences

Works well as part of a team

Positive, flexible and professional attitude

Can work Monday to Friday, 5 days per week

Valid Blue Card or willingness to obtain

Valid National Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain

Family Owned & Operated

Fun, Friendly & Supportive Team

Strong Support from Management

ECEC Worker Retention Grant – receive an increase on top of your hourly rate

No Split Shifts

Paid ongoing professional training and development

Career growth and development opportunities

A supportive workplace where your ideas and professional growth are valued

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📌 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE / VACATION CARE EDUCATOR (Ipswich)
🏢 The Lakes Early Learning Centre
📍 Ipswich