Early Childhood Teacher

A rare and exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and highly motivated Early Childhood Teacher to work within Aspley East Kindergarten C & K on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7.45am to 3.30pm on a 6-month contract commencing in January 2026, with potential for extension.

We are a nurturing and dynamic community Kindergarten dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for young children. Our team is passionate about fostering creativity, curiosity, and emotional growth in our children. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team and make a positive impact on young learners.

Key Criteria:

Experience working with children aged 3–5 years

A nurturing, patient, and caring attitude towards children

Ability to develop and implement a play-based, child-led learning program

Knowledge of relevant learning frameworks, such as EYLF – Early Years Learning Framework, QKLG - Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, NQF – National Quality Framework)

Ability to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences

Understanding of child development and learning theories

Skills in observation, documentation, and assessment of children's learning

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues

Ability to build trusting relationships with children and families

Collaborative approach to working within a team environment

Commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development

Understanding of child safety, inclusion, and diversity practices

Experience with documentation platforms, such as Story Park

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent with ACECQA approval

Current Queensland Teachers Registration

A valid Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Current Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain)

Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

A supportive and friendly team environment

Flexible work hours

Terms and conditions of employment will be discussed with the successful applicant.

If you would like to be a part of this amazing Kindergarten forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by 30th September , 2025.

About us:

Aspley East Kindergarten has been in the same location in Aspley since 1966 and is nestled in between Aspley East State School and Robinson Road Marketplace.

Our centre is a two-unit community kindergarten with 88 enrolments. Each kindy program has 22 children in the group with qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Educators in each group.

Children attend in one of the following groups:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:15am to 2:30pm

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:15am to 2:30pm

Monday and Tuesday from 8:15am to 3:45pm

Thursday and Friday from 8:15am to 3:45pm

At Aspley East Kindy we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive community and learning environments in which the diversity and individuality of families and children is recognised and celebrated. C&K believes that the inclusion of all children is a mutually enriching experience for our children, their families, C&K personnel and C&K stakeholders. Individuality and the interdependence of all children, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs, are appreciated, respected and encouraged by C&K.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and are affiliated with C&K.