Early Childhood Teacher

The Range Community Kindergarten; Mapleton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Range Community Kindergarten in Mapleton, QLD, invites applications for a part-time Early Childhood Teacher to lead and collaborate on a high-quality kindergarten program. You will work with our Educational Leader and staff to plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences that respect children’s ideas and curiosity.

You will build warm relationships with children and families, observe closely to inform curriculum, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement while aligning with

Qualifications

• Hold an approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
• Current Working with Children / Blue Card requirements.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications as required.
• Strong knowledge of National Quality Framework and related guidance.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality, child-centred kindergarten program.
• Building secure, respectful and responsive relationships with children.
• Observing children closely and using observations to inform curriculum decisions.
• Supporting sustained play, exploration and inquiry while teaching intentionally and responsively.
• Creating environments and experiences that support play, inquiry, creativity and connection with nature.
• Documenting and assessing children's learning.
• Developing transition statements and completing professional documentation.
• Building relationships with families and collaborating with staff.
• Participating in professional reflection and quality improvement.
• Engaging with the kindergarten's philosophy and contributing to its development.

Skills

Warm relationships

Observational skills

Curriculum planning

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification

Job description

The Range Community Kindergarten – Mapleton QLD

Key responsibilities

Planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality, child-centred kindergarten program.

Building secure, respectful and responsive relationships with children.

Observing children closely and using those observations to inform curriculum decisions.

Supporting sustained play, exploration and inquiry while teaching intentionally and responsively.

Creating environments and experiences that support play, inquiry, creativity, imagination and meaningful connection with the natural world.

Meaningfully documenting and assessing children's learning.

Developing transition statements and completing the professional documentation associated with the kindergarten program.

Building respectful and collaborative relationships with families.

Working closely with educators and contributing positively to the wider staff team.

Participating in professional reflection, staff meetings and ongoing quality improvement.

About you

Build warm, respectful and authentic relationships with children.

See children as capable participants in their own learning.

Value sustained play and understand the importance of giving children time to become deeply engaged.

Are curious about children's thinking and attentive to what they communicate through their words, actions, play and relationships.

Can plan intentionally while remaining responsive to what emerges within a group of children.

Value children's relationship with nature, place and the living world.

Value natural environments, open-ended materials and creative experiences.

Communicate clearly and respectfully with families and colleagues.

Work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Hold an approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.

About us

The Range Community Kindergarten has been part of the Mapleton and wider Blackall Range community for almost 40 years. Our kindergarten is shaped by strong relationships, play, creativity, connection with nature and a respect for childhood as a meaningful time in its own right. We value children having time to become deeply engaged in their ideas, relationships and play. We believe there is value in observing closely, listening carefully and allowing children's thinking to unfold before deciding what might come next. We value environments that invite children to explore, imagine, make, move, question and wonder. Our connection with nature extends beyond spending time outdoors or using natural materials. We want children to develop a meaningful relationship with the land, living things, seasons and places that form part of their everyday experience at Kindy. The Range Kindy is affiliated with Lady Gowrie Queensland and delivers an approved kindergarten program within the National Quality Framework and Queensland kindergarten context.

About the role

This is a part-time teaching position working alternate Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at The Range Kindy, you will lead a kindergarten program in collaboration with your teaching team and work alongside our Educational Leader, Service Manager and broader staff team.

The role includes:

Planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality, child-centred kindergarten program.

Building secure, respectful and responsive relationships with children.

Observing children closely and using those observations to inform curriculum decisions.

Supporting sustained play, exploration and inquiry while teaching intentionally and responsively.

Creating environments and experiences that support play, inquiry, creativity, imagination and meaningful connection with the natural world.

Meaningfully documenting and assessing children's learning.

Developing transition statements and completing the professional documentation associated with the kindergarten program.

Building respectful and collaborative relationships with families.

Working closely with educators and contributing positively to the wider staff team.

Participating in professional reflection, staff meetings and ongoing quality improvement.

Engaging with the Kindy's philosophy and contributing to its continued development as a living reflection of practice.

Maintaining a strong understanding of regulatory, child safety and professional responsibilities.

Contributing to the broader life of our community kindergarten.

About you

We are interested in hearing from teachers who are professionally capable, reflective and genuinely interested in early childhood.

You may be a good fit for The Range Kindy if you:

Build warm, respectful and authentic relationships with children.

See children as capable participants in their own learning.

Value sustained play and understand the importance of giving children time to become deeply engaged.

Are curious about children's thinking and attentive to what they communicate through their words, actions, play and relationships.

Can plan intentionally while remaining responsive to what emerges within a group of children.

Value children's relationship with nature, place and the living world.

Value natural environments, open-ended materials and creative experiences.

Communicate clearly and respectfully with families and colleagues.

Work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Welcome professional dialogue and are willing to reflect on your own practice.

Understand that strong early childhood practice requires both professional knowledge and thoughtful judgement.

Want to contribute to the culture and community of a kindergarten, rather than simply fill a teaching position.

You do not need to arrive already knowing our philosophy or practising in exactly the same way as our existing team.

We are looking for someone whose underlying view of children aligns with ours, and who is willing to be curious, reflective and open to continued professional growth.

Qualifications and professional requirements

Applicants will need to hold, or be eligible to hold, the qualifications and registrations required to work as an Early Childhood Teacher in Queensland, including:

An approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.

Current Working with Children / Blue Card requirements.

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications as required.

Current Geccko child safety training, or a willingness to complete this prior to commencement.

Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.

An understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

The Range Community Kindergarten is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children.