Early Childhood Educator

About us

WATSON CHILDCARE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD operates Playschool Early Learning Centres, a family-owned group that has provided high-quality education and care to Gold Coast families for over 20 years. Our centres are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. We believe every child deserves to feel safe, respected, included and empowered.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Coomera Rivers Playschool Early Learning Centre. You will provide safe, nurturing care and engaging play-based learning experiences for children.

Key responsibilities

Preparing materials, resources and equipment for children’s educational and recreational activities

Managing children’s behaviour positively and guiding their social and emotional development

Preparing and conducting play-based learning activities aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Engaging and entertaining children through reading, storytelling, music and games

Supervising children during indoor and outdoor recreational activities

Supervising children’s daily routines, including arrival, meals, rest and departure

Supervising children’s hygiene, including handwashing, toileting and nappy changing

Observing and recording children’s learning and development

Building respectful relationships and communicating with families

Following child protection, Child Safe Standards and National Quality Framework requirements

Essential requirements

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (Diploma)

Minimum 1 year of experience working in an early childhood education and care setting

Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework

Understanding of child-safe practices, professional boundaries and safeguarding

Strong communication skills and respect for diversity and culturally responsive practice

What we offer

$80,000 per year plus superannuation

Ongoing training and professional development

Fully funded First Aid, CPR, Safe Sleep, Sun Safety, Child Protection and Anaphylaxis training

Discounted childcare fees

Annual uniform allocation

Mental health and wellbeing support

The opportunity to work in an Exceeding-rated service

Our commitment to child safety

Playschool Early Learning Centres is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to safeguarding children and to a culture where children are respected, listened to and protected. All applicants will go through child-safe recruitment, including Working with Children Check verification, referee checks and employment screening.