C&K Mott Park Kindergarten Holland Park, Brisbane Qld

Early Childhood Teacher

Mott Park Community Kindergarten has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced, qualified Early Childhood Teacher for our Thursday, Friday program for 2026.

Located in Holland Park amongst stunning bush surrounds, nature play and large outdoor spaces.

Our new Teacher will join a team of highly qualified, passionate and dedicated educators who value collaboration, curiosity, creativity, open communication and continuous improvement. We are well resourced and have a very supportive management committee.

Rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard, Mott Park Kindy aims to provide a caring, safe and inspiring learning environment. We believe learning is life long and takes places in all we experience, and that challenges big and small can be embraced as opportunities for growth.

Opportunity: 12-month contract from 19 January – 11 December 2026.

Must be available 19-24 January 2026 for set up week.

This position may become a permanent part time position in 2027.

Days/Hours: Group 2 Thursdays & Fridays from 7:30am to 5:30pm

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent (qualification must be recognised by ACECQA)

Approved (ACECQA) Child Protection Training or the willingness to obtain.

QCT Registration

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and asthma training certificates

Willingness to be a Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC)

Current Police Check

Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card

Australian work eligibility (no visa restrictions)

Minimum 2 years experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher (in a community kindergarten preferred)

Pay & Benefits:

· Wages based on qualifications and years of professional experience

· Superannuation with additional superannuation benefits

· Additional paid hours for parent interviews and writing transition statements

· Paid non-contact time. 11 weeks paid leave: including up to 4 weeks annual & 7 weeks recess leave during the Qld state school holidays.

· The position has 7.5hrs contact time with children plus 2.5hrs non-contact time per day for documentation, setting up the environment etc.

· A positive work environment with knowledgeable and supportive staff

We look forward to you:

· Being enthusiastic and passionate about children and play-based learning in early childhood

· Providing a secure and nurturing environment for all children to feel safe, secure and included

· Developing and implementing a high quality educational and child-centred learning program, to meet the needs of individual children and the group

· Communicating effectively and building warm and responsive relationships with children, families and other team members, based on respect, trust & collaboration.

· Ensuring the environment is safe, well-maintained, inviting and dynamic

· Using your knowledge of the National Quality Framework & Standards, The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Qld Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) to provide an environment of high quality for all stake holders.

· Maintaining written documentation, including observations of learning & development, critical reflections and whole group plans based on the planning cycle in accordance with the EYLF and the QKLG

· Being flexible and reflective, with a commitment to ongoing improvement, professional development and learning

· Being part of the service’s Leadership Team, working as an effective team leader to direct and support other educators as required

· Participating in regular meetings and professional development opportunities; including team, committee and staff meetings

· Being willing to follow directions from the Director and Parent Management Committee

· Participating in Kindy and community events including our Welcome event, Bunnings BBQ, Kindy Disco, Curriculum night

A full position description can be forwarded to you upon request via email.

If you believe you might be the right fit for our service, please apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] addressed to the Parent Management Committee.

Additionally, if you require any further information by phone please email [email protected]

Applications close Friday 14th November