Job Description
Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor/Service Director
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Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten
n Early Childhood Teacher / Nominated Supervisor (3 days per week)
n Service Director (1 day per week)
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Position commences Term 1, ****
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Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten is a community based non-profit organisation that has provided early childhood education for young children for over 60 years. The centre is operated by a management committee, who serve as the Approved Provider, which is elected annually from the parent body and is affiliated with The Lady Gowrie (Qld).
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Set among the trees at the base of Mount Gravatt Lookout, our kindergarten has a unique bushland playground offering many natural play experiences, activities and challenges for children to explore and enjoy.
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We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teacher (Nominated Supervisor) / Service Director to commence 18th January ****. The position will be for the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday group, (child contact hours 8.30am to 2.30pm). This is a 12-month contract position with a view to a permanent role from ****, noting the program hours will change in **** to a two-day program: Monday, Tuesday 8.00am to 3.30pm.
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The centre retained its Exceeding rating through the Assessment and Ratings process; and is led by a highly experienced team who are passionate about early childhood education.
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Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten operates as a single unit service, catering for kindergarten children from 3.5 years to school entry.
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You will be required to work closely with the other Teacher (Nominated Supervisor)



/ Educational Leader to deliver high-quality early childhood education and kindergarten programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).
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The Service Director component of the position is an 8-hour-per-week responsibility. The Director provides strategic, operational, financial and workforce leadership to ensure the effective management, wellbeing, sustainability and continuous improvement of the community kindergarten.
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You will be working collaboratively with the Administration Manager and the Management Committee (Approved Provider) to support staff and the committee to ensure the service maintains high-quality educational outcomes, operational efficiency, workforce sustainability and strong community partnerships.
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The following qualifications are essential:
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Approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification (must meet ACECQA and QKFS requirements)
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Current Suitability Card or Exemption Card for Registered Teachers
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Current Senior First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
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Mandatory government regulated child safety training requirements
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Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in business management or related field
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Queensland College of Teachers Registration
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The ideal applicant will have:
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Demonstrated understanding of the structure and operation of a community kindergarten.
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Current understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Childhood Education and Care Legislation and Regulations especially recently introduced child safety legislation.
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Current understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.
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Relevant experience and/or a commitment to working in community kindergarten.
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The ability to develop solid trusting relationships between children, families, staff and our local community.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, engaging with regulatory bodies and all relevant stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and make decisions (with support of colleagues, committee, and The Gowrie).
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The ability to promote the objectives and goals of The Gowrie (Qld), and the values and philosophy of Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten.
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Demonstrated experience working in a management position to fulfil the requirements for the Service Director component of the role, such as:
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Maintaining and developing a QIP
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Strategic planning
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Organisational compliance
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Financial and funding management
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Workplace health and safety
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Assessment and Rating process
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The successful applicant is expected to be available for handover and preparation for the **** year including family interviews and other orientation events during the term 4, ****. Specific dates to be advised.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor/Service Director (Queensland)
🏢 Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten
📍 Queensland