Casual Educators

Are you passionate about working with children and creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments where they can learn, grow and thrive? Catholic Early EdCare is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and caring Casual Educators to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), Long Day Care (LDC) and Kindy services across the Western/Ipswich region. With more than 130 services across Queensland, you’ll have the flexibility to pick up shifts that suit your availability, gain valuable experience across different settings and become part of a welcoming and supportive community.

As a Casual Educator, you’ll play an important role in creating positive experiences for children and supporting their wellbeing, learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming and engaging with children before and after school
• Creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments where every child feels valued
• Planning and participating in fun, age-appropriate activities
• Working collaboratively with a passionate team to provide high-quality care
• Taking part in exciting vacation care activities and excursions
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Bringing energy, creativity, enthusiasm and positivity to every shift

Job Requirements:

• A current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• A genuine passion for working with children
• A reliable, enthusiastic and positive approach to your work
• A Children’s Services qualification, or be currently studying towards one, or hold an equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA — desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $36.01 – $45.71 per hour + applicable allowances, depending on your qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Children’s Services Modern Award 2010 (Levels 1–5).
• 95% Childcare Discount: Access discounted childcare for your children across more than 130 Catholic Early EdCare services.
• Flexible Work Opportunities: Work primarily at one service while having the opportunity to pick up additional shifts across our extensive network of services.
• Recognition Program: Be recognised and rewarded for your dedication and contribution to our team.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible split-shift opportunities that can work around your study, family and personal commitments.
• Referral Bonus: Refer a friend to join our team and receive a bonus when they successfully join Catholic Early EdCare.

Our Commitment to Child Safety: At Catholic Early EdCare, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to providing environments where every child is protected, respected and supported. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and take our child safety responsibilities seriously. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening. All employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the Casual Educator role with Catholic Early EdCare. Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.