As Southeast Queensland’s only co-educational primary Grammar school, Ipswich Junior Grammar provides a high quality, non-denominational education for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6.  Ipswich Junior Grammar School’s Early Education Centre (EEC) is our fun and friendly co-educational community of young learners with an intimate, family atmosphere where children are supported to develop physically, socially, and cognitively. It is a well-resourced, caring, and vibrant environment which promotes curiosity, persistence, self-confidence, and positivity.  THE OPPORTUNITYThe EEC has a fantastic opportunity for experienced, energetic, and dedicated Lead Educators and Educators to join our team in a casual capacity. In these roles, you will foster positive outcomes for children and families by supporting the delivery of the EEC curriculum. This will involve utilising the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines with age-appropriate pedagogy. Working in a coeducational learning environment, you will primarily engage with children aged 3 years through to school age, guided by the ethos and values of the Centre. If you would like to make a positive impact to the lives of our young people and their families, we would love to hear from you. WHAT YOU WILL BRINGTo be successful in these roles, you will have a willingness to support the values and aims of the community and possess the following: - Educators – Certificate III in the early childhood area (or its equivalent) from an accredited tertiary institution, working towards will be considered.  Lead Educators - Diploma qualification in the early childhood area (or its equivalent) from an accredited tertiary institution plus experience in a similar role. Eligibility to work in Australia and be the holder or, or can obtain, a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card). Current knowledge or and demonstrated experience using the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework is required.  The ability to promote an environment of dynamic, active, and responsive strategies to support and extend on children’s learning.  Proven ability to foster positive self confidence and self-esteem in children and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication. Strong interpersonal skills, with highly developed organisational, communication and administrative skills. Culture fit and attitude are also incredibly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role. APPLY NOWIf this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your resume, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to Mrs. Olivia Vollbrecht, EEC Director outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the position description, which can be found on the School’s website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au). Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidates will benefit from our above award conditions, access to Salary Sacrificing benefits including additional superannuation opportunities, amazing professional development opportunities and EEC staff days, wellness initiatives (e.g., onsite fitness centre), onsite parking and a supportive and engaging work environment. We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. Applications will be considered and progressed accordingly.Educator - Position DescriptionLead Educator - Position Description AUD Ipswich 4305

Lead Educators & Educators - All Levels

  • Casual roles available
  • Supportive team environment
  • $36.00 - $51 per hour + Super

As Southeast Queensland’s only co-educational primary Grammar school, Ipswich Junior Grammar provides a high quality, non-denominational education for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6.  

Ipswich Junior Grammar School’s Early Education Centre (EEC) is our fun and friendly co-educational community of young learners with an intimate, family atmosphere where children are supported to develop physically, socially, and cognitively. It is a well-resourced, caring, and vibrant environment which promotes curiosity, persistence, self-confidence, and positivity.  

THE OPPORTUNITY

The EEC has a fantastic opportunity for experienced, energetic, and dedicated Lead Educators and Educators to join our team in a casual capacity. 

In these roles, you will foster positive outcomes for children and families by supporting the delivery of the EEC curriculum. This will involve utilising the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines with age-appropriate pedagogy. Working in a coeducational learning environment, you will primarily engage with children aged 3 years through to school age, guided by the ethos and values of the Centre. 

If you would like to make a positive impact to the lives of our young people and their families, we would love to hear from you. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

To be successful in these roles, you will have a willingness to support the values and aims of the community and possess the following: - 

  • Educators – Certificate III in the early childhood area (or its equivalent) from an accredited tertiary institution, working towards will be considered.  
  • Lead Educators - Diploma qualification in the early childhood area (or its equivalent) from an accredited tertiary institution plus experience in a similar role. 
  • Eligibility to work in Australia and be the holder or, or can obtain, a Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card). 
  • Current knowledge or and demonstrated experience using the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework is required.  
  • The ability to promote an environment of dynamic, active, and responsive strategies to support and extend on children’s learning.  
  • Proven ability to foster positive self confidence and self-esteem in children and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with highly developed organisational, communication and administrative skills. 

Culture fit and attitude are also incredibly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role. 

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your resume, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to Mrs. Olivia Vollbrecht, EEC Director outlining your experience as it relates to this role. 

Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the position description, which can be found on the School’s website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au). 

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. 

The successful candidates will benefit from our above award conditions, access to Salary Sacrificing benefits including additional superannuation opportunities, amazing professional development opportunities and EEC staff days, wellness initiatives (e.g., onsite fitness centre), onsite parking and a supportive and engaging work environment. 

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. 

Applications will be considered and progressed accordingly.