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Join the dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Montessori childcare environment at Blackstone (Ipswich) as we fulfill ourSafe, Smiling and Smartphilosophy. .No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointmentallEducators will be supported to completeMontessori qualifications (in addition to ECEC qualifications)through our affiliated training college,MECTA. Funding available for eligible trainees and apprentices can result in no out of pocket expenses for course fees. Enrolment eligibility conditions apply.*Please note, the pay rate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.Employee Benefits Include:Above Award wages.Paid Staff Meetings.Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.Fully funded compliance training including First Aid and CPR certification.Employee Benefits programme (FLARE).Strong mentoring programme and opportunities for advancement.Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.Training in the Montessori Method via MECTA training college.Annual bonus andprize draws for Montessori-qualified staff.Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development to support lifelong learning.About The Roles - Apprentices and Qualified EducatorsApprentices- advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECECandMontessori Early Childhood Education.Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).Diploma Qualified Educators- gain Montessori qualifications with opportunity of advancement into senior roles.Full Timeopportunities available, shifts rostered between6:15am and 5:30pm.Selection Criteria:Willingness to enrol in and complete Early Childhood Education and Careand/orMontessori Early Childhood Education qualifications at Diploma level (if not already held).For entry level positions -Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid paid Blue Card(WWC). Restricted persons need not apply.About Us:With more than15%of employees having served with this family-owned company forat least 10 years,you arent just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive team environment.Building Futures Montessoriis south east Queenslands leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations, and into affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the Your Child''s Day app.Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.Building Futures is committed to being achild safe organisationand has adopted the Queensland GovernmentStatement of Shared Commitment.Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date resume and cover letter.A family-owned and operated business, Building Futures Montessori operates 3 childcare centres, with locations across the Greater Brisbane Region. Our centres pride themselves as authentic Montessori early learning environments. Building Futures is our name and our focus. We aim to build the future of children through caring, respectful, and insightful education programs. Our practice at Building Futures Montessori is inspired and informed by the values, philosophy and methodology of Montessori education. Our beautifully created, inviting environments allow children to learn and grow. Respect underpins all that we do and we view the pathway of each child''s development as diverse and individual for each child in our care. #J-18808-Ljbffr