Casual position with set hours until the end of the year then the flexibility is yours! $47.02ph - $50.98ph Super (including casual loading) Located at our Beaudesert Early Years Centre Our Organisation The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. About the role Are you a passionate early childhood professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners? Our kindergarten is proud to be part of the Great Start to Kindergarten initiative , offering free access to 3 year olds in the year before formal kindergarten. We're seeking a dedicated Lead Educator to join our warm and welcoming team and help create a nurturing, inspiring environment for children as they begin their educational journey. Our Sessional Kindergarten enables children to enjoy indoor and outdoor natural play areas with rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources. You will also be working alongside 2 other teachers to share the workload. Our Kindergarten caters for up to 22 children per day, with operating hours from 8:30am to 2:30pm during school terms. After the school term ends in December 2025 there will be opportunities to work across our other centres including Long Day Care. Duties Design and deliver a creative, inclusive program that celebrates diversity and supports children of all abilities. Document and reflect on each child’s growth and development , ensuring their wellbeing and safety. Collaborate with a passionate team to provide high-quality care and education aligned with the National Quality Framework. Engage in ongoing critical reflection to continuously improve your practice and contribute to a culture of learning. Our Benefits We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: Professional Development - thriving industry with a constant need for dedicated workers, long term growth and development are strongly encouraged and supported. We celebrate the best live moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clients. Flexible work- maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you! A culture of professional support. Skills and Experience As an experienced Lead Educator, you will have: Relevant Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications. A sound knowledge of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework v.2.0 and innovative practice. Experience developing a rich curriculum utilising current pedagogy. Ability to have supportive and respectful conversations with colleagues and families to collaborate on an individual learning program for each child. Effective time management skills, including the flexibility to adapt as the daily environment changes. Commitment to engaging in intentional critical reflection to continually build practice and outcomes. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. A pply today! Interviews commencing next week! Have a question? Call Margie on 0427 299 759 to discuss the role in more detail. Click here for the Position Profile
