Are you looking to begin your career in Early Childhood Education, or are you a qualified educator ready to advance to the next level? Be nurtured and supported as you join the dedicated team working within our beautiful Exceeding Rated, Montessori childcare environment at Blackstone (Ipswich) as we fulfill our Safe, Smiling and Smart philosophy. https://buildingfutures.com.au/blackstone/.

About The Roles - Trainees, Apprentices and Qualified Educators

• Trainees - entry level early childhood education assistant opportunity, kick-start your career and be paid while you study Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III Montessori Education.
• Apprentices - advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).
• Diploma Qualified Educators - gain Montessori qualifications with future potential for advancement into senior roles.

Part time 5 days per week opportunities available, shifts rostered between 6:15am and 5:30pm.

* Please note, the pay rate for Trainees is based on the Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.

No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointment all Educators will be supported to complete Montessori qualifications through our affiliated training college, MECTA https://MECTA.edu.au/. Funding available for eligible trainees can result in no out of pocket expenses for course fees. Enrolment eligibility conditions apply.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Paid Staff Meetings.
• Paid ECEC qualification study time.
• Uniform supplied.
• Strong mentoring programme for all employees.
• Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.
• Employee Benefits programme (FLARE).
• Wellness support with Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sponsored training in the Montessori Method via MECTA training college.
• Annual bonus for Montessori-qualified staff.
• Staff training plans and professional development courses to support lifelong learning.
• Annual gift card prize draws for Montessori qualified educators.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment/achievement in schooling, community, sport/hobbies.
• Willingness to enrol in and complete ECEC AND Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid paid Blue Card (WWC). Restricted persons need not apply.