Kindergarten Director & Early Childhood Teacher
Corinda Community Kindergarten | Commencing January 2027
Corinda Community Kindergarten is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and reflective professional to join our team as Kindergarten Director, Nominated Supervisor and Early Childhood Teacher
About us
Celebrating 60 years in the Corinda community, we are a small, single-unit kindergarten managed by a volunteer parent committee. We welcome up to 22 children daily and provide a nurturing environment where children learn through play, exploration and discovery. We operate during Queensland school terms, with children attending Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. An optional paid Wednesday provides enrolled children with the opportunity to attend three days per week.
About the role
This combined role balances high-quality teaching with leadership and operational management, offering flexibility to organise non-contact and director hours. Working closely with the team and volunteer parent committee, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the kindergarten while fostering a positive, collaborative and reflective learning environment.
Key responsibilities
Deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child's learning, development and wellbeing.
Document and assess children's learning and development, modelling intentional teaching and reflective practice.
Provide approachable, supportive leadership to colleagues, families and the wider community.
Oversee the operational management of the kindergarten, including administration, compliance, safety and regulatory responsibilities.
Support and guide the team to maintain a high‑quality, safe and welcoming learning environment.
Build strong partnerships with families and the parent committee.
Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the kindergarten.
About you
You are an enthusiastic and thoughtful early childhood professional who values relationships, collaboration and continuous improvement. You enjoy being hands‑on in the learning environment while also embracing the organisational and leadership responsibilities of running a community kindergarten.
Requirements
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
A sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
A strong commitment to play‑based learning, intentional teaching and reflective practice.
Confidence in documentation, assessment, planning and educational program development.
Strong communication, organisational and relationship‑building skills.
A collaborative, approachable leadership style and a genuine commitment to working with families, colleagues and a volunteer parent committee.
Director or Nominated Supervisor experience is highly regarded.
Position Structure & Flexibility
Early Childhood Teacher - Thursdays and Fridays
- 15 hours per week of face‑to‑face teaching, 8:30 am-4:00 pm each day.
- 5.5 paid non‑contact hours weekly for planning, programming, documentation, assessment and reflection.
- Flexible scheduling of non contact hours.
Director / Nominated Supervisor
- 7.5 non‑contact hours per week.
- Flexible arrangements Monday to Wednesday.
- Responsibilities include administration, compliance, staff support, family communication and overseeing daily operations.
- Work closely with the parent committee to run and promote the kindergarten, including weekend open days, AGM and after hours committee meetings.
- Salary based on the Queensland state school teacher pay scale, according to experience and applicable salary level.
- Additional Director and Nominated Supervisor allowances.
- Paid school holidays, with some director duties potentially required during holiday periods.
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Contact Details:
Corinda Community Kindergarten Recruitment Team
