St Lucia Kindergarten has an exciting opportunityfor a Passionate and Qualified Early Childhood Educator at our well-resourced community based kindergarten! We are not-for-profit, affiliated with C&K; and have been providing Kindy to our community for 78 years.

What we offer

- Above award pay rates (qualification/experience-based)
- Paid Recess Leave and permanent conditions
- Superannuation + additional paid time for events and staff meetings
- A positive and passionate team to work alongside!
- Great work-life balance with part-time work

http://www.stluciakindergarten.com.au/work-with-us.html

About us

St Lucia Kindergarten is our not-for-profit Kindergarten, providing a safe & inspiring learning workplace for children since 1948. Catering for up to 44 children each day, we believe children learn best through well-planned & supported play.

We are privileged to have a culturally and linguistically diverse community. Rated Exceeding in 2024 across all 7 Quality Areas, our new Educators will join a team of dedicated and long standing teachers and educators and contribute to an environment that values open communication & continuous improvement!

Role: Assistant Teacher In this role, the Assistant Teacher (Educator) will be an integral part of the team working alongside a qualified Teacher to deliver a high quality Kindergarten program.

Opportunity: Permanent Part-Time position (with 9 month probation period) from January 2027

Days/Hours:Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30am to 5:00pm with paid recess leave during QLD school holidays (Contact time with children is 8:20am to 4:00pm)





Qualifications Required:Certificate III OR Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) + Valid Blue Card + First Aid

About the Opportunity

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

- developing relationships with children and families
- ensuring a safe & well-maintained learning environment
- developing/planning/implementing high-quality educational and child-centred learning programs
- supporting written documentation, incl. learning observations, critical reflections and whole group plans based on Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Framework (NQF) guidelines
- participating in regular team meetings & professional development opportunities
- joining Kindy & community events, incl. BBQs, Harmony Day Breakfast & Open Day

About you To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

- Full Australian working rights essential
- Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education or higher essential
- 2+ years previous Early Childhood Education experience preferred
- Current Working with Children Check essential
- AppropriateFirst Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain

How to apply If this sounds like you, please send your CV and Cover Letter through the Apply button on SEEK (addressing the Parent Management Committee).

Applications close Friday 6th November, 2027.

For more information, please contact Lucy O’Brien (Director) or Anne Riachi (Administration) by phone (07) 3870 9213 3870 9213)

Feel free to visit www.stluciakindergarten.com.au for more information about our service.

We look forward to hearing from you!

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Community Kindy) (Saint Lucia)
🏢 St Lucia Kindergarten
📍 Saint Lucia