Diploma Qualified Educators

🌟 Join Our Team at St John's Lutheran Kindergarten!

St John's Lutheran Kindergarten in Bundaberg is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Diploma Qualified Educator (or Educator actively working towards a Diploma qualification) to join our wonderful Kindergarten team on a part-time basis, with a minimum of 15 hours per week.

🏫 About St John's Lutheran Kindergarten

At St John's Lutheran Kindergarten, you'll join a collaborative and inspiring team, delivering high-quality education, fostering meaningful connections with children and families, and embracing outdoor learning experiences in a supportive, community-focused environment.

We value our dedicated staff, the families we serve, and the children in our care. Guided by our motto, "Inspired Learning for Life Starts Early," we are passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

✨ Your Responsibilities

As an Educator at St John's Lutheran Kindergarten, you will:

• Actively supervise and engage children in a range of indoor and outdoor experiences that promote learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where children can play, explore, and develop new skills.
• Deliver educational programs tailored to the ages, interests, and developmental needs of children, in line with the National Quality Framework.
• Undertake programming, planning, and documentation to support children's learning and development.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment.

✅ What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Children's Services, Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards the qualification or an equivalent).
• Experience working in an early learning setting (preferred).
• Availability to work Monday to Friday between 7:15am to 5:30pm.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• A commitment to nurturing children's growth and development socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.
• A willingness to support the Christian ethos of our service.
• Completion of the relevant Child Protection Training as required under Section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law.
• Food Handling experience (desirable but not essential).

🎁 What We Offer You

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Dedicated training and upskilling events throughout the year.
• The opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation that values and supports its employees, families, and children.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time to complete training through In Safe Hands.
• Access to a Pedagogical Manager and supportive leadership team.

🌱 About Lutheran Education Queensland Early Childhood & OSHC

For more than 50 years, Lutheran Education Queensland has delivered high-quality early childhood and OSHC services across Queensland. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to providing best-practice programs that support children's learning, development, and wellbeing within a caring Christian environment.

📩 Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to be part of a team that values connection, compassion, and creativity, and you're passionate about giving children the best possible start in life, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now with your cover letter and resume via SEEK by clicking the Apply button.