Join Our Collard’s Family – Experienced Kinder Teacher Wanted 🌿
Boutique, family-owned early childhood centre with heart.

Collard’s is a warm, family-owned and operated long day care and kindergarten, with over 30 years of experience creating a home away from home for both children and educators. Our beautiful, purpose-built environment nurtures a deep sense of belonging, connection, and learning.

Our spaces inspire creativity and calm:
Our inviting playrooms feature handcrafted wooden furniture, natural light, and curated areas including a home corner, library, art studio, and building blocks. Outdoors, children play in leafy gardens, large sandpits, a traffic school, and wide verandas that embrace all-weather play.

Our values are grounded in care and community:
We are a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are fully committed to embedding the 11 Child Safe Standards in our daily practice. Our educational program reflects the cultural and spiritual diversity of our families and community.

To support our commitment to safety, 24-hour CCTV surveillance is in operation in both indoor and outdoor play areas. This provides an added layer of protection and reassurance for families, children, and educators.

We offer a sessional long day kindergarten program for both 3- and 4-year-old groups. Our curriculum is rich, thoughtful, and play-based.

Our Programs Are Grounded In:

Inquiry-Based Learning

STEAM Education

The 3a (Abecedarian) Approach Australia

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Children enjoy weekly excursions to the local library, Pit Gymnastics, and Aqua Swimming—supporting their learning, wellbeing, and connection to the community.

We Offer:

A contract until the end of Term 4 (with potential for ongoing employment)

Competitive wages

Supportive leadership, ongoing mentorship, and a warm, collaborative team culture

About You:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified kindergarten teacher who is:

Kind, caring, and nurturing, with a passion for early childhood education

A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment

VIT registered and ACECQA approved

Experienced working with 3–5-year-old children

Skilled in delivering inquiry- and play-based learning

Uses a strength-based approach to behaviour guidance

Highly proficient in computer and digital documentation skills

Knowledgeable in VEYLDF, NQF, Education & Care Regulations, and Child Safe Standards

Excellent in communication, organisation, and time management

Fit, energetic, and hands-on in your approach

If you think this position is for you, please email your resume, cover letter with a coloured photo of yourself with current VIT card, Child protection certificate, first aid and qualifications to: Melissa Collard [email protected]

If you are successful, we will be in touch for a phone interview & then a face-to-face interview. At interview you need to bring in your original qualifications / certificates so that they can be verified, by admin prior to attending the interview.

Head to the website for more information. www.collardfamilykindergarden.com.au