Community Kindergarten Assistant/Educator

Buderim Community Kindergarten; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Buderim Community Kindergarten is seeking a nurturing Kindergarten Assistant/Educator to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, with shifts Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays from 8:00am to 3:36pm.

Starting mid-January 2027, you will work closely with our Teacher/Director and staff to deliver a stimulating early learning program for young children in our community kindergarten, supporting play-based learning and child safety as a core value.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services or ECEC.
• Senior First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Police check current or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the educational program alongside the Teacher and educators.
• Observe and document children's learning and development.
• Build genuine, positive relationships with children and families.
• Prepare resources and activities; keep spaces safe, tidy and inviting.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming environment every day.
• Ensure children are supervised safely at all times.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Warmth with children and families

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services/Early Childhood Education and Care

Senior First Aid/CPR

Job description

Community Kindergarten Assistant/Educator

Buderim Community Kindergarten – Buderim QLD

Buderim Community Kindergarten is looking for a kindergarten assistant/educator to join our team, starting mid-January 2027.

This is a permanent part-time role, working Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays, 8:00am – 3:36pm (7.6 hours).

About us Buderim Community Kindergarten has been part of the heart of Buderim since 1973, delivering play-based early learning to local families for more than five decades. We run two groups each week, an early week group and a late week group, with 24 children in each. We are a Lady Gowrie Affiliated Community Kindergarten, giving us the backing and support of one of Queensland's most respected early childhood organisations, and we've recently been awarded an \"Exceeding\" rating across all 7 areas of the National Quality Framework.

Our kindergarten sits on the land of the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi people, on a beautiful, leafy property with plenty of outdoor space to explore. That connection to Country is something we weave into our everyday program, through the language, stories and nature-based play we share with the children.

As a community-run Kindy, we are proud of, and deeply value, the genuine sense of connection between our staff, children and families. We are committed to keeping child safety and wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do. We expect every member of our team to share that same commitment, and we're looking for a new team member who is ready to be part of it.

About the role We're seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic and reliable Kindergarten Assistant/Educator to join our friendly team on a permanent part-time basis, working Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays (8:00am - 3:36pm). This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working alongside children and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive, tight-knit workplace where the team operates cohesively and everyone genuinely loves what they do.

Starting mid-January 2027, you'll work closely with our Teacher/Director and other staff to help deliver a stimulating, caring and happy program for children in the lead-up to school.

Employment and remuneration for this position is covered by the Buderim Preschool and Kindergarten Association Inc. Early Childhood Enterprise Agreement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of our educational program alongside the Teacher and other educators.


• Helping observe and document children's learning and development.


• Building genuine, positive relationships with children and their families.


• Preparing resources and activities, and keeping our spaces safe, tidy and inviting.


• Contributing to a warm, welcoming environment every single day.


• Keeping a close eye on the children to make sure they're safely supervised at all times.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Certificate III in Children's Services/Early Childhood Education and Care.


• Valid Blue Card or Exemption Card.


• Senior First Aid/CPR including asthma and anaphylaxis.


• Completion of the National Child Safety Training - Foundations of Child Safety courses 1 and 2 and Advanced Child Safety courses 3 and 4.


• Willingness to complete Advanced Child Safety course 5.


• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.


• A Police Check current within three months (or willingness to obtain one).


• Strong communication skills and a genuine warmth with children and families.


• A team player who thrives in a close, supportive workplace.


• A minimum of 3 years experience working with young children in a Community Kindergarten setting is an advantage.

If you're after a workplace where you'll be part of a genuinely close, supportive team, and where every day is spent helping little ones grow and learn in a place they love coming to, we'd love to hear from you!

For any further enquiries on the position, please email the Management Committee on *********@buderimkindy.com.au