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Kindergarten Teacher (Community Based LDC) Full Time

Kookaburra Child Care Centre
Mackay, QLD
A$40-$55 p/h
Education & Training → Teaching - Early Childhood
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


Kindergarten Teacher (Community Based LDC) Permanent Full Time

We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to fill the role of our Kindergarten Teacher at Kookaburra. We are looking for a dedicated ECT who is passionate about Early Childhood Education and Care to support the learning and development of the children attending our service. You will become a member of a very large team of over 30 Educators and will be required to work collaboratively with all key stakeholders. You will be required to embrace the Centre’s philosophy for learning and development which guides all aspects of our program and practice. In addition to yourself the Kindergarten room also has a Lead Educator and an Assistant Educator.

Successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn from our current Kindergarten Teacher. She will share her knowledge and skills of curriculum planning, programming, writing transition statements and day to day running of a successful Kindergarten program.

Our Centre

Kookaburra is a Community Based, Not for Profit, Early Education Centre located in Andergrove, Mackay. We have been Educating and Caring for children for over 39 years. We provide all our Educators with opportunities to further their knowledge and skills with regular PD and inservicing. Many of our Educators have been with the Centre for 10 years or more indicating a great work culture.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in the advertised position. The aim of this Information for Applicants is to help you understand the selection process so that you can present your best case for appointment.

Inclusions:

  • Per hour above award wages
  • 6 weeks paid annual leave per year
  • Paid RDO once per month (can be banked and taken over school holiday periods)
  • Generous resource budgets
  • Additional Educator above ratio requirements (3 Educators)
  • Generous non contact time for completion of planning and programming
  • Non contact Educational Leader for regular mentoring opportunities
  • Help with relocation costs for non local applicants (conditions apply)

Remuneration

  • Based upon qualifications and experience. (Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010) (above award bonus added to hourly rate)

Hours of Duty

Kindergarten Teacher:

  • 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (negotiable).

How to Apply

Your application should include:

1. A brief summary of your career, outlining relevant positions you have held and major responsibilities.

2. The names, positions and telephone contact numbers for two referees who can comment on your suitability for the position.

Your application should be emailed to [email protected] and marked Confidential – Kindergarten Teacher

Closing Date

Applications close at 4.00pm 11th April 2025

Role Commencement

Immediately

Selection Process

All applications received will be acknowledged. If you do not receive confirmation of your application, please contact the office on 07 4955 2398.

Short listed applicants will be contacted by email or phone and will be required to attend an interview.

Contacts Information

If you require further information after reading this information package, please ring the office on 07 4955 2398 and arrangements will be made for Angela Watson, Director, to contact you.

If they are not immediately available when you call, please leave your business hours and after hours contact numbers they will return your call at the first opportunity.

Position title: Kindergarten Teacher

Desirable Qualifications and Legal Requirements

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary) with relevant early childhood components
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Will accept applications from those who are ‘working towards’ relevant teaching qualifications (conditions apply)
  1. Minimum qualifications:
  2. Desirable qualifications:
  3. Current working with children check or exemption card. (Blue Card)
  4. Current First Aid and CPR Certificates (Early Childhood Specific)
  5. Current knowledge of the NQF (National Quality Framework), EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) and QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines) are desirable but not necessary.
  6. Experience as a Kindergarten Teacher desirable but not necessary.

About Kookaburra Child Care Centre

Mackay, QLD, Australia

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