Lead Educator - 3 year old Pre-Kindy Program

Kenmore Park Preschool and Kindergarten; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenmore Park Preschool and Kindergarten in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking a Lead Educator for the 3 year old Pre-Kindy Program. You will create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where three-year-old children feel secure, valued and curious to explore.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing a play-based program, building strong relationships with children and families, supporting social and emotional development, and observing learning to inform planning.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum Diploma of Children's Services or an equivalent approved qualification relevant to the role.
• Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers are also encouraged to apply.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Queensland Blue Card and meet all applicable screening requirements.
• Meet the relevant qualification, suitability and employment requirements under Queensland legislation and the National Quality Framework.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection responsibilities, mandatory reporting obligations and appropriate professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a play-based program that supports children's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs.
• Building warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Supporting children's social and emotional development, independence, communication and emerging skills.
• Observing, documenting and reflecting on children's learning to inform future planning.
• Working collaboratively with educators to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.
• Contributing to a positive team culture and our ongoing commitment to quality early childhood education.

Education

Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent

Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teacher (encouraged)

Job description

Lead Educator - 3 year old Pre-Kindy Program

Kenmore Park Preschool and Kindergarten - Kenmore QLD

You will play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where three-year-old children feel secure, valued and confident to explore the world around them.

Key responsibilities

Planning and implementing a play-based program that supports children's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs.

Building warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children and their families.

Supporting children's social and emotional development, independence, communication and emerging skills.

Observing, documenting and reflecting on children's learning to inform future planning.

Working collaboratively with educators to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Maintaining a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.

Contributing to a positive team culture and our ongoing commitment to quality early childhood education.

About you

Holds a minimum Diploma of Children's Services or an equivalent approved qualification relevant to the role. Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers are also encouraged to apply.

Has a genuine passion for working with children aged three to five years.

Understands the importance of play-based learning and child-led experiences.

Is warm, patient, enthusiastic and responsive to children's individual needs.

Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and a commitment to reflective practice.

Is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe environment for every child.

Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Queensland Blue Card and meet all applicable screening requirements.

Meet the relevant qualification, suitability and employment requirements under Queensland legislation and the National Quality Framework.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection responsibilities, mandatory reporting obligations and appropriate professional boundaries.

About us

Kenmore Park Kindergarten is a community kindergarten in Kenmore with a warm, welcoming environment and a supportive, experienced team. We are a community-focused service that values relationships, play-based learning, children's wellbeing and the importance of the early years.

Two days per week with consistent, set working hours to support work-life balance.

Paid programming time to plan meaningful, engaging learning experiences and document children's learning.

A supportive, experienced and collaborative team who value sharing ideas and learning from one another.

A welcoming community kindergarten environment where relationships with children and families are at the heart of what we do.