Educator- Cannon Hill

Located within St Oliver Plunkett School in Cannon Hill, our service provides before school, after school and vacation care for up to 225 children from Prep to Year 6. With access to the school's excellent facilities, we offer a rich, engaging environment where children can learn, play and grow.

We provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children enjoy a wide range of age-appropriate experiences. One of our favourite activities is time spent in our community garden - digging, planting and connecting with nature alongside the children.

Casual shifts are available, with an ideal candidate having availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

If you're energetic, compassionate, and passionate about supporting children's development in a fun, collaborative setting, we'd love to welcome you to our dedicated team! Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging recreational and educational experiences that support children’s well-being and development.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Work collaboratively within an experienced team to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in professional and personal development opportunities.
• Represent and promote the service in line with Catholic Early EdCare’s values and educational philosophy.

Job Requirements:

• Hold (or are working towards) a Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services or an ACECQA approved equivalent — desirable but not essential
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current or up-to-date Child Protection training or willingness to take training as required
• A passion for the education and care of school-aged children in a play-based environment
• Effective workplace communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place or Early Years Learning framework and National Law/Regulations or ability to acquire

Benefits of joining our Team:

• Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards
• Flexible work location - Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC's 130+ services, if desired
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of casual shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits
• Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work and outstanding contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount - Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services — supporting both your career and your family

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.