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 workplace 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
Strong 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 (Queensland)
🏢 The Lakes Early Learning Centre
📍 Queensland