EMPLOYMENT

Permanent Full Time – 40 hours per week with 1 ADO per month Generous Above Award Wages This is an exciting opportunity to help drive C&K’s vision as Queensland’s pre-eminent provider of early childhood education and care For Children. For You. For Always. At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education. But times are changing, and so are we. And although we’re passionate believers that children come first, we know our people must come first, too. Help shape the future of children in our care C&K Kedron Childcare Centre is a unique centre that caters for up to 100 children across a number of learning spaces. We are housed in a purpose-built facility which accommodates children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years. We also offer a unique outdoor environment with large natural play spaces. We pride ourselves on our connection to the natural environment, our relationships with families and the community, and the inclusion of, and celebration of all cultures. Our Kedron centre reflects the C&K philosophy of inclusiveness and our spaces are designed to promote competence, independent exploration and nature-based play. We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Assistant Director / Educational Leader to join our team and assist in the management of our Centre. As the Assistant Director, you will be the right-hand person to our Director and help manage the day-to-day operations of our organisation. You'll have the opportunity to work with fantastic people, develop and implement exciting projects, and help shape the future of our organisation. With energy, creativity and care, you’ll lead a team of passionate people to deliver a quality educational program for children aged 0 to 5 years in our play-based learning environment. You’ll play an integral role in the overall operations and management of the centre to encourage and nurture children’s learning and development so they can become curious, capable and confident lifelong learners. You’ll help shape the future of children in our care by taking full ownership of the centre’s operation, documentation and program delivery while building great relationships with our families and the wider community. What you’ll bring To thrive and succeed in this role, you will have: Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification) or a Bachelor of Primary Teaching with an approved diploma-level qualification. First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification. Valid Blue Card and current Police Check (within three months or willing to obtain these). A collaborative mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you. Why C&K? Every C&K career helps children belong and grow. We want the same for you. Here are some things we hope you’ll love about working with us: For Children - Joining C&K means impacting a child’s life journey for the time they spend with us and long after they leave. By nurturing a love of learning in our play-based environments, you’re doing something that truly matters – for now and for life. For You - So much of what we do depends on you. We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow. And you’ll team up with people who value your dedication and care. For Always - At C&K, you’ll help shape the future of the children in our care - and there’s so much more we can do. We’re investing and working hard to find better ways, and as a Director, you’ll be key to helping us set a new standard for our sector. You’ll also enjoy plenty of other benefits: Our Referral program also awards you with $1000 for referring a successful candidate for one of our vacancies so you can be rewarded for supporting your team’s growth. Enjoy one additional day off per month when you work 40 hours per week If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for leadership and organizational management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The children, families and communities we support are wonderfully diverse. C&K benefits greatly from a team that brings together many different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds. All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks, including a police check. Location: Kedron, QLD