Passionate Early Childhood Teacher

1 hour ago

Stafford Heights, Queensland, Australia c9cdbefc-afd7-46ed-8a14-c9af8f2567a1 Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a child-centred, community focused Kindergarten with a play-based curriculum in 2026?

Stafford Heights Kindergarten is looking for a dynamic Teacher (3 days) to join our teaching team in 2026.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an Exceeding team teaching our 3 day group on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 7.30am – 3.00pm in term time.

Benefits of joining our team

· A great team culture – regular communication, celebrating special events and achievements, open door policy

· Being part of a small supportive team environment

· Build on your sense of agency as you make the Kindy your own

· Have your contribution and ideas to improving practice, program and processes valued

· Professional development support and opportunities

· Mentoring/coaching opportunities with experienced teachers and educators

· Above award wages

· weeks of recess leave per year (plus 4 weeks annual leave)

· Benefits of a not-for-profit community Kindy

· Developing close relationships with families and the community

· Belonging to a Lady Gowrie Kindy community that values connections, inclusiveness, partnerships and creativity

About Stafford Heights Kindergarten

Stafford Heights Kindergarten (SHK) is a not-for-profit community Kindergarten, affiliated with The Gowrie (QLD), which has been providing a play based early childhood program for over 60 years.

Operated by a parent committee, Stafford Heights Kindergarten (SHK) has a non-contact director and a dedicated team of professionals who work together to provide the exceeding service provision that highlights the uniqueness of Stafford Heights Kindergarten.

Situated behind Stafford Heights State School and next to the Stafford Heights Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDP), SHK is part of a strong and dedicated educational community. SHK operates as a single unit service, catering for Kindergarten children from 3 ½ years to school entry age.

Stafford Heights Kindergarten offers two Kindergarten programs, a 2 day per week program (8.30am – 4.00 pm) and a 3 day per week program (8.30am – 2.30pm). Our optional, fee-for-service Before Kindy Care program extends our hours from 8.00am to 8.30am each day.

Candidates must hold:

· ACEQA approved early years teaching qualification (Bachelor/Graduate Diploma)

· QCT Registration (preferred but not essential)

· Responsible Person Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain)

· Knowledge of the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines in Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards

· Current Senior First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training

· Current Blue Card (Paid Employee)

We are looking for teachers who have previous early childhood experience and a passion for working with children in the early years. The right candidate will have a strong belief in the value of play, be able to create a safe and inclusive environment, and can demonstrate their strength in interpersonal and communication skills.  Experience in a community kindergarten preferred.

Application

If you wish to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to A position description and further information about the role is available on request.

This is a contract position for 2026, commencing on Monday 19th January 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Closing date – Wednesday 26th November 2025

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