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Join to apply for the Early Childhood Educator - Trainee/Apprentice/Qualified role at Building Futures Montessori.Join the dynamic and dedicated team working within our beautiful Montessori childcare environment at Forest Lake (Brisbane West) as we fulfill our Safe, Smiling and Smart philosophy.About the RoleNo Montessori experience is required. Upon appointment, all educators will be supported to complete Montessori qualifications (in addition to ECEC qualifications) through our affiliated training college, MECTA. Funding is available for eligible trainees and apprentices, which can result in no outofpocket expenses for course fees (subject to enrolment eligibility conditions).Role TypesTrainees entrylevel early childhood education assistant opportunity. Pay while you study Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Cert III Montessori Education.Apprentices advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Candidates must already hold Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).Diploma Qualified Educators gain Montessori qualifications with future potential for advancement into senior roles.Working HoursFulltime opportunities available; shifts are rostered between 6:45 am and 6:pm.Employee BenefitsAbove Award wages and paid staff meetings.Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.Fully funded compliance training, including First Aid and CPR certification.Employee Benefits and Discount 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 and prize draws for Montessoriqualified staff.Annual staff conference and professional development plans to support lifelong learning.Selection CriteriaWillingness to enrol in and complete Early Childhood Education and Care and Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications (if not already held).For apprentices/diploma 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 UsBuilding Futures Montessori is southeast Queensland''s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding our centre size, new locations, and affiliated businesses. Our success is driven by bestpractice childcare 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. We are committed to being a childsafe organisation and have adopted the Queensland Government Statement of Shared Commitment.Interested? Apply today with your uptodate resume and cover letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr