Director Teacher in Brisbane

At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we've built a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education. As a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow.

C&K St. Catherine's Community Kindergarten is a 22-place service that supports two groups of kindergarten age children from 3.5 - 5 years old. Our Kindergarten fosters a sense of belonging, allowing children to thrive and build meaningful relationships. We implement a balanced program that combines structured play with freedom of choice, encouraging early learning and development across all areas.

We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.

• Permanent Part Time: 5 days a fortnight. Monday, Tuesday and alternative Wednesday.
• Centre Operational hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm
• Hourly Payrate: $43.41-$59.87 per hour + Director's allowance + Super
• Position Starting: Term 1 on 18th January 2027

At C&K, we support a career where you can thrive both professionally and personally:

• More time off, real work-life balance: 5 days a fortnight, totalling 37.5-hour work.
• Don't work during school holidays: Only work during school terms.
• Childcare discounts that make a difference: Save up to 75% off gap fees at C&K centres.
• Paid First Aid Courses and Blue Cards.
• Career pathways: Clear internal progression opportunities across C&K services.
• Ongoing professional development: Subsidised qualifications through C&K College + up to $6,000 scholarships.
• Exclusive staff savings: Access to hundreds of retail discounts and health insurance deals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Includes financial counselling, nutrition coaching, individual counselling and specialist support.
• A workplace that invests in you: Not-for-profit organisation focused on people over profit.
• Supportive, values-driven culture: Work alongside experienced educators in a collaborative team.
• Make a genuine impact every day: Help shape children's early learning in a nurturing, play-based environment.

What you'll bring:

• Hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood (or ACECQA Recognised ECT Equivalent).
• Previous experience working in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card and current Police Check.
• Current Foundation of Child Safety Training certificate (Geccko).

You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset. Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a 'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System. We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.