Highfields Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our experienced and supportive team for the 2027 Kindergarten year.

This is a part-time, 12-month contract position, working Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays, with the potential for an ongoing permanent position beyond 2027.

Highfields Kindergarten is a well-established, not-for-profit community kindergarten affiliated with C&K; (The Creche & Kindergarten Association Ltd). We have a strong reputation within our local community for providing high-quality early childhood education that supports positive outcomes for every child. We value strong partnerships with families and recognise the significant role they play in their child’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Guided by our philosophy that “children are at the heart of all we do,” our thoughtfully designed and well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments promote creativity, investigation and connection with nature. You’ll be joining a committed and experienced team that values collaboration, reflection, professional growth, best practice and a strong child-safe culture where children’s rights, safety and wellbeing are prioritised.

About the Role

Working alongside an experienced Assistant Educator, you will have the opportunity to:

- Deliver a high-quality kindergarten program aligned with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

- Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster children’s curiosity, agency, wellbeing and development.





- Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Support children’s agency, ensuring they have a genuine voice in their learning and opportunities to participate in decisions that affect them.

- Develop and maintain documentation, planning and assessment that reflects each child’s individual learning journey.

- Contribute to a culture where children’s safety, wellbeing, rights and inclusion are prioritised.

- Create an inclusive learning environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.

- Work collaboratively with your teaching team and contribute your ideas, knowledge and strengths to deliver high-quality educational outcomes.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.

- Current teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management qualifications.

- Mandatory National Child Safety Training, or a willingness to complete the required training.





- A commitment to maintaining compliance with the Queensland Child Safe Standards, child protection responsibilities and Reportable Conduct Scheme requirements.

- Confidence and commitment to recognising, responding to and reporting child safety concerns in accordance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures, while actively contributing to a positive child-safe culture.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build respectful partnerships with families, children and colleagues to support each child’s wellbeing, learning, development and engagement.

- A commitment to creating respectful, inclusive and responsive learning environments.

- A willingness to undertake ongoing professional development, reflection and learning to remain up to date with legislation, standards and best practice.

- Compliance with Highfields Kindergarten policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.

Applications

If you’re an Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate, values strong relationships and believes in creating environments where children can belong, be heard, explore and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit

- A cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to join Highfields Kindergarten

- Your resume

- Contact details for two professional referees

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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