Kindergarten Teacher & Co-Director | Play-Based Learning Leader

Cairns Community Kindergarten; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Childhood Teacher Retention/Subs

Job summary

Cairns Community Kindergarten is a long-standing community kindergarten in Cairns, QLD. We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who loves play-based learning and strong relationships, with a collaborative Co-Director to shape the next chapter of our kindergarten's story.

This role combines teaching and leadership in a supportive, relationship-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality practice and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Current QCT registration.
• Early childhood teaching experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Passion for high-quality, play-based learning.
• Knowledge of NQF, NQS, EYLF, QKLG.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis).
• Current Blue Card.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training (Foundation & Advanced) prior to or shortly after commencement.
• Experience with C&K (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities: delivering a high quality, child-centered, play-based program.
• Co-Director responsibilities: shared leadership, compliance, quality improvement and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

QCT registration

Senior First Aid (CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis)

Blue Card

Job description

Cairns Community Kindergarten is a long-standing community kindergarten in Cairns, QLD. We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who loves play-based learning and strong relationships, with a collaborative Co-Director to shape the next chapter of our kindergarten's story.

This role combines teaching and leadership in a supportive, relationship-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality practice and community engagement.