- Permanent Part-Time - Flexible two days per week - school hours or full days

- Competitive rate with great advantages and a values-driven culture

What sets us apart: At Uniting Early Learning Kirwan children are at the heart of all we do. Our amazing team of educators are valued and recognised for their commitment and professionalism. We promote a respectful and kind working environment and believe we are better together. Family and community are important to us.

We’re a 44-place community-based centre offering:

- Welcoming spacious indoor learning spaces

- Extra-large natural outdoor playground

- Small, non for profit, community-based service

- Well-resourced classrooms with plenty of materials for play-based learning

- Kindergarten play space with two private undercover veranda areas, a vegetable garden, programming room, and staff bathroom

What You’ll love about Working with Us

- Paid Parental Leave

- Be part of a not-for-profit, values-led organisation that truly puts children first

- Reward and Recognition program and a generous Employee Referral program

- Centre closes between Christmas and New Year allowing all staff to have time off with loved ones

- 50% off out-of-pocket childcare fees

- Paid annual professional development day for all mandatory training

- Free annual certifications in Flu shot, First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis and blue Card

- Free annual Child Protection Training.

About Your Role

- Deliver a high-quality kindergarten program that supports children's learning, development and school readiness.

- Create engaging play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

- Observe, assess and document children's learning and progress.

- Lead and support educators within the room to achieve positive outcomes for children.





- Build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community.

- Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About You:

- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent, as approved by ACECQA. If you are halfway through your degree, or already have an Early Childhood Diploma and willing to obtain a Bachelor degree, we can work with that!

- Completed Accredited Child Protection Training (Mandatory)

- Deep understanding of current early childhood education practices, legislation, and child development.

- Blue Card (Child Related Employment).

- First Aid, CPR, and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications.

- Right to work in Australia.

For any enquiries, please contact the centre at ******@uel.org.au or on 0747736***

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, hit "Apply" now! Join us to be part of something bigger, where your passion and contributions truly matter.

Follow the application details by selecting the "Apply" button.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability, or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher - Kirwan
🏢 Uniting Early Learning QLD
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