Early Childhood Teacher

Seventh-day Adventist Schools South Queensland Limited (SQAS) is seeking to employ a qualified Christian Early Childhood Teacher to commence in 2026.

Northpine Christian College Early Learning Centre, Dakabin. The role is a permanent full-time position implementing and teaching the Queensland Government Kindergarten program. The key responsibilities of the Early Childhood Teacher include:

• Develop and implement the program that supports the service Statement of Philosophy
• Develop and implement the educational program and achieve quality learning outcomes
• Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance children's interests and abilities
• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and routines, both planned and spontaneous
• Create and maintain an inclusive, fun, safe, healthy, productive, and effective learning environment
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, carers, and all team members
• Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests
• Ensure compliance with policies, processes, practices, and routines
• Provide a strong transition to school program

The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework with further general knowledge and/or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of relevant legislation to then implement into the room. Highly developed written and verbal communication/presentation skills with the ability to self-manage and meet deadlines with a proven history of innovation and a commitment to quality outputs with technology competency will be highly regarded.

LOCATION: Northpine Christian College Early Learning Centre, Dakabin (Brisbane). To learn more about the Centre, please visit our website at \

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant must have a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood. South Queensland Adventist Schools follow Queensland Child Safety practices, including child protection training, all staff must abide by child safe policies. It is preferable for applicants to be a practicing Seventh-day Adventist OR a practicing Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the college. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the required skills and experience listed below:

• Desire to work with children and demonstrate capacity to enhance learning experiences
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Registered with the QLD College of Teachers
• Deep understanding of early childhood pedagogy, including curriculum planning aligned with the EYLF, QKLG, and NQF
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven willingness to learn and improve
• Passion, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to high-quality care and education
• Current Working with Children check or exemption, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Applications should be emailed to Mr Jack Ryan, Director of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Queensland) Ltd at: All applications should include a letter of application and a current CV with a minimum of 2 references.