Childcare Educator

Benefits:

• 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 Team Meetings – Be paid for your time and commitment to Journey
• Uniforms Provided – Receive annually updated uniforms to keep you looking fresh and feeling great
• Get Paid Weekly – Maintain your finances with weekly pay. 
• Paid Birthday Leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Anniversary Gift – We value and recognise our people for their commitment and contribution.
• Freshly made meals – Enjoy our ‘Wholesome Child’ menu and nourish your body with delicious meals & snacks.
• 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

We have multiple Permanent and Casual Educator positions available!

About Your New Role:

As our new educator, it is your role to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community. You will be intrinsically motivated to support and guide children’s learning, while developing your own career and knowledge within the childcare sector. As an educator, you will be supported by your Centre Leadership Team in your new role, as you learn the fundamental skills of being an inspired educator within the Journey community.

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-judgemental 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 Kawana:

Journey Early Learning Kawana, formerly known as Farm Street Early Learning, is a warm and homely 151-place centre that inspires adventure and joy in all children, educators, and visitors. Kawana is a purpose-built centre that is split across two buildings. Our play spaces were designed to provide children with opportunities to interact with their friends to conquer milestones with confidence. We encourage our children to test their boundaries, while we help them to achieve different outcomes.                                                                            

At Kawana, we have developed social relationships with local organisations, and our children venture out on regular bush kinder excursions to the local parklands to immerse themselves in nature-based play. Our team is built on the foundations of connection, communication and consideration with an inspiring and knowledgeable Centre Manager who focuses on offering continuous support and opportunities to each member of the team.

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’ve 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.