Job Description

Early Childhood Teacher – Permanent Part-Time n

Country Kids Early Learning & Kindergarten – Woongoolba QLD

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Country Kids Woongoolba is looking for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our team in a permanent part-time position, working two days per week .

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This could be the perfect opportunity if you love teaching and working directly with children but are looking for a role that gives you greater balance outside of work.

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You might be an experienced ECT wanting to step back from full-time hours, returning to the sector after some time away, balancing work with family or study, or simply looking for a small service where relationships and genuine connection with children are at the heart of what you do.

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Our Woongoolba service is a close-knit, community-focused Kindergarten where educators have the opportunity to really know their children and families.

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We're looking for an ECT who wants to become part of that community.

About the role n

Country Kids Woongoolba is looking for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our team in a permanent part-time position, working two days per week .

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This could be the perfect opportunity if you love teaching and working directly with children but are looking for a role that gives you greater balance outside of work.

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You might be an experienced ECT wanting to step back from full-time hours, returning to the sector after some time away, balancing work with family or study, or simply looking for a small service where relationships and genuine connection with children are at the heart of what you do.

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Our Woongoolba service is a close-knit, community-focused Kindergarten where educators have the opportunity to really know their children and families.

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We're looking for an ECT who wants to become part of that community.

What the role looks like n

Working alongside our existing team, you will help deliver a high-quality Kindergarten program that reflects the interests, strengths and individual needs of our children.

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This is a permanent part-time position of two days per week ,



giving you the security and belonging of a permanent role without needing to commit to a full working week.

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As our ECT, you will:

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Create meaningful, engaging and play-based learning experiences

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Support the delivery of a high-quality Kindergarten program

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Build genuine relationships with children and their families

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Work collaboratively with our educators and service leadership

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Contribute to children's documentation, planning and assessment

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Support children's transitions and individual learning needs

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Create environments that encourage curiosity, independence, exploration and connection

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Actively supervise children and understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

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Contribute to our Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement

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Bring your ideas, knowledge and experience to our team

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About you n

We'd love to hear from you if you:

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Hold an approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification, or are working towards an approved qualification and eligible to work as an ECT

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Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card

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Have a genuine passion for Early Childhood Education

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Believe children learn through play, relationships, exploration and meaningful experiences

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Value strong partnerships with families

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Understand the importance of child safety, active supervision and safeguarding

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Enjoy working collaboratively rather than in isolation

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Are reliable, positive and professional

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Want to contribute your ideas and be part of the ongoing growth of our service

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we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being with children and wants to make a positive difference in their early years.

A little different from a big centre n

Country Kids Woongoolba is a smaller service with a strong community feel.

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For the right ECT, that means an opportunity to slow things down a little, build meaningful relationships and really know the children you're teaching.

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We believe children deserve opportunities to experience genuine childhood – to play, explore, get outdoors, get messy, ask questions, build friendships and develop a solid sense of belonging.

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And we want our educators to feel that same sense of belonging too.

About Country Kids n

Country Kids Woongoolba is part of the Country Kids Early Learning & Kindergarten family, where we believe in creating Early Learning with a Country Feel.

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Our values of Positivity, Compassion, Professionalism, Working Together, Success and Sustainability guide how we work with our children, families and each other.

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We're committed to creating services where educators are supported to continue learning, contribute their ideas and make a genuine difference.

Why join Country Kids? n

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Permanent part time – just two days per week

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The security of permanent employment with genuine work-life balance

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A small, welcoming and community-focused Kindergarten

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Time to build meaningful relationships with children and families

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Work alongside an established and supportive team

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Opportunities for professional development and continued learning

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Be part of the ongoing growth and development of Country Kids Woongoolba

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A leadership team that values educator input and ideas

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The opportunity to make the Kindergarten program your own while still having the support of a wider team

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If you've been thinking, “I’d love to keep teaching, but I don't want to work five days a week,” this might be exactly what you're looking for.

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Come and join us at Country Kids Woongoolba and help us create Early Learning with a Country Feel.

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