About the role

Jungle Zoo ELC is seeking passionate, experienced and qualified Early Educators to join our team in Whitsundays, QLD. As a full-time role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children in our early learning center. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development and wellbeing of young children.

What you'll be doing

• Implementing engaging, play-based learning programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework

• Observing and documenting children's progress to inform individualised learning plans

• Fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children

• Maintaining effective communication with families and collaborating with the wider team

• Ensuring a safe, clean and well-organised learning environment

• Actively participating in professional development opportunities to continuously improve practice

What we're looking for

• Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification

• Demonstrated experience working as an Early Childhood Educator, preferably in a long day care setting

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator is required

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and pedagogy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to providing high-quality care and education

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certifications

• All required certifications must be current at the time of application

• Working with Children Check (or equivalent) and National Police Check

• Applicants of any Australian work authorisation status will be considered

What we offer

At Jungle Zoo ELC, we are committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of our educators. We offer:

• Competitive salary and entitlements

• Opportunities for career development and further training

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Access to employee wellness programs and salary sacrificing for child care fees

• Flexible work arrangements

• ECEC Workers Retention Grant

We encourage applications from candidates with a disability. If you require any adjustments or alternate formats of key information at any stage of the recruitment process, we welcome hearing from you.

About us

Jungle Zoo ELC is a family-owned early childhood education provider with a strong focus on creating nurturing, nature-inspired environments for children to learn and grow. Our center is located in the beautiful Whitsundays region, offering families a high-quality, community-focused early learning experience.

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