Permanent Educator

Childcare Educator | Indooroopilly

Benefits: 

• Financial Benefits - Gain access to generous childcare discounts, referral programmes and more!
• Ongoing Professional Development - Exclusive access to our internal professional development platform – Journey Academy, external training, and short courses.
• Networking Opportunities – Collaborate with, and build relationships across the journey community through centre visits, events, and networking opportunities.
• Paid Birthday Leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Paid Annual Volunteer Day – Giving you something that gives back
• High-Quality Resources & Environments - Our environments spark creation, inspiration and pure joy in educators, families, and visitors

About Indooroopilly:

Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly is a beautiful centre where children aged from six weeks to six years of age will make a positive start to a life of learning, development, growth, and opportunity. Our centre is conveniently located close to Indooroopilly shopping centre, just off Moggill road. Originally a church, our centre is unique and custom-built to inspire curiosity and wonder in our children and educators.

Our Centre Manager, Sue has worked in the sector for over 13 years and through-out her career, she has had the opportunity to work closely with every age group and within many different roles. Sue believes that working in partnership with families helps to support children reach their full potential, so ensuring that families feel valued and respected is at the forefront of her mind.

Journey Indooroopilly is dedicated to providing the very best in early education and care for our children and families. It is our responsibility to do all we can to optimise a child's experience during their time with us

We are proud to be a tight-knit centre, with most of our families engaging in the frequent social activities that we organise to promote connection.

About Your New Role:

As our new educator, it is your role to work as a curious and inclusive team member and assist in providing a safe and stimulating environment which meets the social, cultural, emotional, educational and physical needs of the children and encourages parent participation. Your role will have you supporting the functioning of the centre, while developing your skills in a positive environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
• Assisting with observations of individuals and groups of children
• Assisting in the evaluation of children in terms of individual strengths, weaknesses, interests and preferences, which is then used to design activities to be included in the programme.
• Assisting with the program design, implemented, and evaluated in consultation with others to foster all aspect of children’s development in a holistic way.
• Working as an effective team member and within the defined position description.
• Seek and accept support from your Lead Educators, Educational Leader and Centre Manager

Role Requirements:

• A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental and supportive environment for all children and their families
• A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
• Current Valid Working with Children Check
• ACECQA approved Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services or, working towards
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Full working rights in Australia

About Journey Early Learning:

At Journey Early Learning, we aim to create an environment that is safe, secure, and homely, where everyone feels welcome. Our future is one filled with endless possibilities and growth opportunities, and together, we have developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging.

When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming. Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.

Every journey must begin somewhere, and yours begins right here. Apply today!

Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.