Community Kindergarten Teacher

Caloundra Community Kindergarten is an established, not-for-profit, community-based kindergarten with a strong reputation for providing high-quality education and care for children in a warm and welcoming environment.

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for a warm, passionate Early Childhood Professional to join the team as part time Teacher supporting 25 children, supported by two - three educators.

About the Role:

Days: 5-day fortnight –Thursday, Friday and alt Wednesday

Hours: 7:45am – 3:15pm

Non-contact: 6 hour and 40min of non-contact time a fortnight.

Position commencing January 19th, 2026

This part time position provides fantastic work- life balance

Our Kindy is a nature-based service, and we encourage children to actively explore, gain a sense of wonder and investigate their world through play based, child centered curriculum.

For this position, we are looking for a self-starter who is passionate about early childhood education. While previous experience as a Teacher is preferred, we are keen to hear from beginning teachers who are enthusiastic to develop their skills and prepared to work hard to achieve them.

Skills and Experience

· Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an Early Childhood Teaching Qualification).

· Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

· Positive Notice Blue Car, First Aid, CPR and Asthma/Anaphylaxis qualifications.

· Hold an approved child protection course.

· Highly developed interpersonal skills.

· Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards.

· Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines, and the Education and Care laws and regulations.

· An ability to work co-operatively in a team environment

· Develop, plan, implement and oversee a program which reflects sound early childhood principles, relates theory to practice, acknowledges parent values and beliefs and encourages partnerships with parents and families in our community.

· A proven ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and within a team.

· Commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the service.

· An enthusiastic attitude towards the care and education of young children.

· Develop and maintain open and collaborative relationships with all families and encourage parent participation within the program.

· Work collaboratively with the Parent committee

· Ability to act as Responsible Person on your rostered days

· Collaborate and develop curriculum direction and guidance in a single unit Kindergarten

As a valued team member, you will receive:

· Opportunity to join a leading not-for-profit community-based Kindergarten

· Permanent part time employment 5 days per fortnight (this includes paid non-contact hours)

· Annual Leave, plus 6 weeks paid recess leave

· 6 hour and 40min of non-contact time a fortnight.

· Paid professional development, training, support and networking opportunities.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff wellbeing

· A warm, supportive and inclusive team culture.

· Opportunity to assume Director-level responsibilities in the future

· Potential for additional relief ECT shifts

We invite you to express what you would bring to this position by providing a detailed cover letter outlining your skills, passions and relevant experience.

Please apply through the Seek link provided or email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025