Educational Leader, Lead Educators & Cert III Educators

Capers Early Learning - Samford is growing, we are on the lookout for a passionate Educational Leader, and qualified Educators to guide & nurture our little learners through a play-based program.

Located only 25 minutes from Chermside, we are proud to be in the heart of the beautiful Samford Valley, where nature is not just a backdrop it’s our learning environment.

With several positions available, we would love to see how we can support you in your Early Childhood career.

We are also looking for a passionate, experienced Educational Leader to support and Mentor our Team in providing the best possible outcomes for our little learners.

Requirements & experience:

• A Diploma (Studying encouraged to apply) or a Cert III in Children's Services
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Learning and National Quality Framework
• Effective interpersonal skills with parents and other Educators
• Comfortability in a collaborative teaching environment

Duties & responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning through play-based and outdoor experiences
• Lead and contribute to our Nature Play Philosophy
• Collaborate with families and educators to create a warm, inclusive environment
• Be reflective, intentional, and innovative in your practice.
• Lead and support our Indoor/Outdoor Program.

Benefits & perks:

• Staff Discount on Childcare fees
• Paid Child Protection training
• Paid First Aid and CPR
• Uniforms Supplied
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational mentorship to develop your programming & practice

*Sorry Sponsorship not available

Our purpose-built centre offers a range of carefully thought-out designed facilities to support children’s learning & development. We believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, connection, and joy—and that our educators deserve a workplace where they feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Children are at the heart of everything that we do at Capers Early Learning Samford.

We welcome each family daily with smiles, kindness and a helping hand and use our personal and professional values to guide our positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with children, families, and each other.

We value our family's expertise, values, beliefs, and cultures and commit to providing all children with an inclusive, nurturing and culturally safe environment.

We uphold the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by viewing all children as capable individuals and strive to support our community to be happy, resilient, and independent. Through our generous and natural environment, we offer children the tools and guidance to foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Providing children the opportunity to authentically interact with the outdoors, nurturing a natural curiosity while exploring risky play and risk taking.

We are committed to continuous quality improvement and our ongoing work in providing children with the best possible outcomes for life and providing our children and families with a home like space of comfort, predictability and a natural, play-based program.