Teacher/Co-Director

West End Scott Street Kindergarten; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking expenses compensation

Job summary

West End Scott Street Kindergarten in West End (QLD) is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join as a dual role Teacher & Co-Director. The role includes Nominated Supervisor duties on Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays, ensuring compliance, safety and smooth daily operation.

There is potential to step into Educational Leader responsibilities to develop curriculum, reflective practice and educator growth within a small, community-focused not-for-profit service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education that is ACECQA approved.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers prior to start date.
• National Child Safety Training Certificate.
• Blue Card (Paid or Exemption).
• CPR, First Aid, Asthma/Anaphylaxis training.
• Knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Kindy in a leadership capacity.
• Document and assess children’s development with reflective practice.
• Lead and support colleagues, families and the local community.

Education

ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education

Tools

Storypark

Kidsoft

Job description

West End Scott Street Kindergarten – West End QLD

Early Childhood Teacher & Director - West End Scott Street Kindergarten

Job Summary:

Type: Fixed-Term Position: January 2027 – December 2027

Schedule: 5-day fortnightly (Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday) during QLD school terms.

Salary: $50 – $60 per hour

About Ourselves

West End Scott Street Kindergarten is a not-for-profit organization that has been a part of the West End neighborhood for over 65 years. It is a single unit centre ruled by parents committee, catering for 2 groups of children with a maximum of 22 children in each group. Children attend a 5-day fortnight (8:30am – 2:40pm) during the QLD school terms.

We are committed to offering a holistic and child-led program, supporting the local community’s families and children.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant Kindy community in a dual capacity as Teacher & Co-Director.

In this role, you will also take on the key responsibility of Nominated Supervisor on Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays, working collaboratively with the team to oversee compliance, safety and the smooth day-to-day operation of the service.

For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to take on the role of Educational Leader, supporting curriculum development, reflective practice and educator development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Kindy operationally with a hands-on approach.

Document and assess children’s development while modeling intentional teaching and reflective practice.

Act as an approachable leader for colleagues, families, and the wider community.

Commit to service growth through collaborative vision and creative leadership.

Requirements

ACECQA approved Bachelor's Degree of Early Childhood Education.

Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers prior to commencement.

National Child Safety Training Certificate

Current Paid or Exemption Blue Card.

Current CPR, First Aid, and Asthma/Anaphylaxis training.

In-depth knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.

Experience in community-run kindergartens and previous director experience is highly regarded

Proficiency in Storypark or Kidsoft is desirable.

Start Date: January 2027.

Teaching Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Non-Contact Director Hours: 6 hrs every second Wednesday.

Additional benefits

• Work in a small, passionate, and dedicated team.
• Compensation for parking expenses.