About us
WATSON CHILDCARE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD operates Playschool Early Learning Centres, a family-owned group that has provided high-quality education and care to Gold Coast families for over 20 years. Our centres are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. We believe every child deserves to feel safe, respected, included and empowered.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Coomera Rivers Playschool Early Learning Centre.
- Preparing materials, resources and equipment for children’s educational and recreational activities
- Managing children’s behaviour positively and guiding their social and emotional development
- Preparing and conducting play-based learning activities aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Engaging and entertaining children through reading, storytelling, music and games
- Supervising children during indoor and outdoor recreational activities
- Supervising children’s daily routines, including arrival, meals, rest and departure
- Supervising children’s hygiene, including handwashing, toileting and nappy changing
- Observing and recording children’s learning and development
- Building respectful relationships and communicating with families Following child protection,
Child Safe Standards and National Quality Framework requirements Essential requirements Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (Diploma) Minimum 1 year of experience working in an early childhood education and care setting Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check) Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework Understanding of child-safe practices, professional boundaries and safeguarding Solid communication skills and respect for diversity and culturally responsive practice
What we offer
- $80,000 per year plus superannuation Ongoing training and professional development
- Fully funded First Aid, CPR, Safe Sleep, Sun Safety, Child Protection and Anaphylaxis training Discounted childcare fees
- Annual uniform allocation Mental health and wellbeing support The opportunity to work in an Exceeding-rated service Our commitment to child safety Playschool Early Learning Centres is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to safeguarding children and to a culture where children are respected, listened to and protected. All applicants will go through child-safe recruitment, including Working with Children Check verification, referee checks and employment screening.