Early Childhood Educator - Trainee, Apprentice or Diploma Qualified

Join a dynamic and dedicated team of Educators working within our beautiful Montessori environment.

Full time Trainee*, Apprentice* (Cert III qualified) & Diploma Qualified Educator opportunities are now available at our Wavell Heights (Brisbane) centre https://buildingfutures.com.au/wavell-heights/.

No Montessori experience is required, however upon appointment all Educators will be supported to complete Montessori qualifications through our affiliated training college, Building Futures Education https://bfe.edu.au/. Funding available for eligible trainees and apprentices can result in no out of pocket expenses for course fees. Enrolment eligibility conditions apply.

* Please note, pay rate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Paid ECEC qualification study time for trainees and apprentices.
• Paid Staff Meetings.
• 5% Above Award wages.
• First Aid & CPR course costs covered.
• Strong mentoring programme and opportunities for advancement.
• Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.
• Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.
• Annual bonus for all Montessori-qualified staff.
• Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development to support lifelong learning.
• Annual gift card prize draws for Montessori qualified educators.

About The Roles - Trainees, Apprentices and Qualified Educators

• Trainees - kick-start your early childhood education career and get paid while you study (Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III Montessori Education).
• Apprentices - advance your career by studying Diploma qualifications in ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education.
• Diploma Qualified Educators - gain Montessori qualifications with opportunity of advancement into senior roles.

Selection Criteria:

• For entry level positions - achievements in Early Childhood, sport or hobbies.
• Willingness to enrol in and complete ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications (if not already held). 
• 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 than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for at least 10 years, and 30% of Wavell Heights staff having been with Building Futures for more than 5 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive team environment.

Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s 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.

Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date resume and cover letter via email: [email protected].